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

This position primarily involves working on‑site at the project location or in an office. Travel frequency and duration vary depending on the role and project timeline. The Safety Specialist supports the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC) and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log observations in our leading indicator system.
• Support the Safety team in executing project‑specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide feedback to Safety leadership on observed needs for safety improvement and recognition.
• Assist in coaching employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and recognize safe behaviors.
• Assist with job site‑specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Assist with basic safety training and testing for all employees (Haz Com, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag‑out, etc.).
• Support Project Leadership in completing incident investigations.
• Assist in facilitation of injury/illness cases.
• Raise potential compliance risks to Safety leadership.
• Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning and:
  • Ensure meetings occur daily.
  • Evaluate participation of the crew and whether the foreman gives them an opportunity to participate.
  • Assess meeting effectiveness and provide feedback to Safety leadership as needed.
  • Assess adherence to program elements for safety planning by Foreman, GF, and Superintendents.

• 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 with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Bi‑lingual desired.

• Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, typing, carrying, and pushing; work occurs indoor and outdoor, with varying environmental conditions.
• Driving required: valid driver’s license, no restrictions, and ability to drive throughout the expansive work site.
• Occasional work at heights, in confined spaces, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and possession of any required licenses or certifications.

High School Diploma or GED required.

• OSHA 30‑Construction required.
• CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred).
• STS and STSC certification preferred, along with other safety certifications desired.

0‑2 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred). Relevant/related experience will be considered.

Valid state‑issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Bilingual proficiency preferred.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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