GNS Electric, Inc.

Job Description – Designated Safety Representative (DSR)

Job Title: Designated Safety Representative (DSR)
Date: 02/12/2026

Department / Business Unit

Executive

Reports To

Safety Director

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

Salary – Based on Merit

Position Summary

The Designated Safety Representative (DSR) supports and enforces GNS Electric, Inc.’s safety program across all electrical construction projects. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E standards, promotes hazard awareness specific to electrical work, and reinforces the company’s core values of dedication, integrity, responsiveness, and quality.

The DSR serves as a visible safety leader responsible for fostering a culture in which every employee takes ownership of safe work practices.

Primary Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Oversee daily field operations and provide additional training to address gaps in day-to-day jobsite safety activities. 
• Ensure supervisors and foremen understand and fulfill their safety responsibilities on each jobsite. 
• Verify compliance with electrical safety procedures, including: 
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) 
  • Energized Work Permitting 
  • Arc Flash Boundaries 
  • Grounding and Bonding 
  • GFCI requirements 
• Confirm proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including: 
  • Arc-rated clothing 
  • Gloves 
  • Face shields 
  • Grounding equipment 
• Observe installation practices for conduit, switchgear, panelboards, terminations, and overhead/underground electrical work to ensure safe methods are followed. 
• Identify and address exposure risks such as: 
  • Energized components 
  • Improper tool usage 
  • Temporary power hazards 
  • Trenching around electrical utilities 
• Correct and document hazards immediately, including all corrective actions taken. 
• Ensure extension cords, cord reels, ladders, and electrical tools comply with jobsite safety standards. 
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) with foremen prior to beginning work. 
• Maintain site-specific safety plans and assist with customer-required safety documentation. 
• Maintain records of: 
  • SDS documentation 
  • Equipment inspections 
  • Training logs 
  • Safety audits on the GNS server 
• Conduct toolbox talks focused on: 
  • Electrical hazards 
  • Task-specific risks 
  • Seasonal safety concerns 
• Lead new employee safety orientation with emphasis on GNS Electric values and electrical safety expectations. 
• Implement, review, and approve project-specific safety requirements, including compliance with General Contractor (GC) site-specific safety plans. 
• Implement, review, and approve: 
  • Monthly safety stand-downs 
  • Weekly toolbox topics 
  • Daily JHAs for all projects 
• Notify General Contractors and customers in writing of safety observations or violations as required. 
• Report safety issues, corrective actions, and outcomes to the Executive Management Team and Operations Management Team. 
• Perform daily jobsite walkthroughs and provide written safety status reports to the Safety Director and Operations Management Team. 
• Evaluate and implement improved safety processes and technologies in collaboration with management. 
• Attend safety meetings with General Contractors. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Travel Requirements

• Up to 100% travel may be required depending on project assignments. 

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Strong technical aptitude 
• Leadership with accountability and transparency 
• Problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• High level of personal effectiveness and credibility 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing safety programs 
• Demonstrated ethical leadership 
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions 
• Ability to manage problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations 

Physical & Other Demands

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires identification of the general aptitudes and physical requirements necessary to perform this position. Employees must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Strength Requirements

Lifting / Carrying Requirements

Employee must be able to:

• Lift up to 25–50 lbs occasionally 
• Push/pull materials and equipment as required 
• Carry and hold equipment safely 

Movement Requirements

Manipulation may include:

• Ground to waist 
• Waist to shoulder 
• Waist-level handling 

Climbing Requirements

Must be able to safely use:

• Step stools 
• 8’–10’ ladders 
• Extension ladders 
• Stairways and multiple flights of stairs 

Standing / Sitting / Walking

Employee may be required to:

• Stand for extended periods 
• Sit for extended periods 
• Walk continuously throughout jobsites 
• Work on both flat and rough terrain 

Stooping / Kneeling / Crawling

Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, and crawling may be required throughout the workday.

Reaching / Handling

Frequent reaching, handling, fingering, and operation of tools and equipment are required.

Vision Requirements

Employee must possess:

• Peripheral vision 
• Ability to focus clearly 
• Color perception 
• Depth perception 

Mental & Communication Requirements

Mental Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions 
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions 
• Ability to guide and instruct others 
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with company policies and procedures 

Communication Skills

Speaking / Hearing

Must be able to:

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, and the public 
• Use telephones, radios, and other communication devices 

Reading

• Reading comprehension is essential to this position. 

Numerical Skills

• Ability to perform accurate calculations manually and with calculators or measurement devices 

Spatial Abilities

• Ability to interpret blueprints and visualize two- and three-dimensional layouts 

Motor & Finger Dexterity

Employee must be able to:

• Use telephones, radios, computers, calculators, and office equipment 
• Operate hand and power tools 
• Perform significant computer and electronic data entry 
• Manipulate small objects and electrical wiring accurately 

Work Environment

• Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions 
• Utilize construction site sanitary facilities 
• Work in restricted spaces, including: 
  • Switchgear rooms 
  • Manholes 
  • Utility tunnels 
  • Crawl spaces 
  • Attics 
• Wear required PPE at all times, including hard hats, safety glasses, and respirators when necessary 
• Work 50+ hours per week, including weekends as required 
• Begin workdays as early as 6:00 a.m. 
• Work in noisy environments