Safety Specialist - Data Center

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Safety Specialist - Data Center

Manager, Project Safety

Bowling Green, Ohio

$33.00/hour to $45.00/hour

The Safety Specialist supports the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). The Safety Specialist will help to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and aid Safety and Project leadership to develop and maintain a strong Project Safety Roadmap. This position will report to the assigned Project Safety Manager, Senior Project Safety Manager, or Area Safety Manager.

• Assist in evaluation of the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log any observations in our leading indicator system.
• Support the Safety team in the execution of project‑specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide feedback to Safety leadership on observed needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Assist in providing coaching to employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Assist with job site‑specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Assist with basic safety training, testing for all employees (Haz Com, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag‑out, etc.).
• Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.
• Assist in facilitation of injury/illness cases.
• Raise any potential compliance risks to Safety leadership.
• Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning:
  • Ensure that meetings are taking place daily.
  • Evaluate the participation of the crew and/or whether the foreman gave them an opportunity to do so.
  • Evaluate meetings and provide feedback to Safety leadership on effectiveness (to be relayed to Project leadership as needed).
  • Evaluate or identify whether Foreman, GF and Superintendents are following the program elements for how we plan Safety for the project.

• Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.
• Experience with union workforce desired.
• Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Bilingual desired.

• Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor construction job site settings. Environmental conditions will vary.
• Ability to drive (must be physically able to drive with valid driver's license and no driving restrictions). The work area of a project site can be expansive so must be able to drive throughout the work site (via a buggy, car, truck, etc.).
• Occasional work at heights, in confined space, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  OSHA 30 Construction required. CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred). STS and STSC certification preferred, along with other safety certifications desired.
• Experience:
  
  0-2 years construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred). Relevant/related experience will be considered.
• Driving Record:
  Valid state‑issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.