Built for Electric, Gas and Water Providers
Public Utility HR Solutions
NERC compliance, utility safety training documentation, and 24/7 operations workforce management for electric, gas, and water utilities in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Public Utilities HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1NERC and FERC workforce training and qualification documentation requirements
- 2OSHA electrical and utility safety compliance for field operations crews
- 324/7 on-call operations scheduling and overtime for linemen and technicians
- 4DOT drug and alcohol testing for employees in safety-sensitive utility roles
- 5Background checks and critical infrastructure access restrictions
- 6Union workforce management and collective bargaining agreement compliance
- 7Multi-site HR consistency across utility service territories
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- NERC and FERC workforce training documentation and qualification records
- OSHA electrical and utility safety compliance for field crews
- 24/7 on-call scheduling and FLSA overtime compliance for utility workers
- DOT drug and alcohol testing program management for safety-sensitive roles
- Background checks and critical infrastructure access restriction policies
- Union contract compliance and grievance procedure management
- Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits
By the numbers
Why public utilities HR needs a specialist
6.3 yrs
Median tenure for utilities workers in January 2026, vs 3.9 years across the private sector
18.7%
Of utilities workers were union members in 2024, vs 5.9% across the private sector
1.9
Injury and illness cases per 100 full-time utilities workers in 2024
What we do
HR Services for Public Utilities Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceNERC Training DocumentationNERC and FERC workforce qualification records and training documentation for electric utility compliance.Learn more →
ComplianceDOT Drug & Alcohol TestingDOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program for safety-sensitive utility roles.Learn more →
ComplianceOSHA Utility Safety ComplianceElectrical and utility OSHA safety training documentation for field operations crews.Learn more →
HR ConsultingOn-Call & Overtime ComplianceOn-call scheduling, compensatory time, and FLSA overtime compliance for 24/7 utility operations.Learn more →
ComplianceEmployee HandbookUtility company handbooks covering NERC obligations, safety protocols, on-call conduct, and union compliance.Learn more →
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull HR audit for public utilities against NERC, DOT, OSHA, and federal and state employment law standards.Learn more →
What members say
“Shoutout to Catapult for the Hub! I keep it open all day long and rely on it whenever I have questions. It’s great to be able to search for answers or lean on the community for help.”
HR Built for Public Utilities, Keeping the Lights On and the Workforce Compliant
Our practitioners understand NERC compliance, DOT drug testing, and the 24/7 operations workforce challenges unique to electric, gas, and water utilities in the US.