Safety Officer

Role Overview

We are seeking a site-based Safety Officer to monitor, enforce, and promote HSE compliance across data center construction projects.

The role focuses on safe execution of high-risk activities, site inspections, hazard identification, permit-to-work control, contractor compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture in mission-critical construction environments.

• Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Enforce Permit to Work procedures for high-risk activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and safety procedures.
• Support toolbox talks, safety inductions, and workforce awareness sessions.
• Verify LOTO implementation, energy isolation controls, and electrical safety practices.
• Monitor lifting operations, hot works, work at height, confined space activities, and housekeeping.
• Track and close safety observations, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Identify risks related to sequencing, site logistics, and multi-contractor interfaces.
• Escalate major safety concerns and stop unsafe work when necessary.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, including incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
• Coordinate with contractors, supervisors, and project teams on safety-related matters.
• Participate in HSE meetings, coordination sessions, and safety reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering
  , or a related discipline.
• Site HSE supervision experience in construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements on active construction sites.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems and high-risk activity controls.
• Familiarity with LOTO, energy isolation, and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Experience in incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge unsafe practices professionally.

• NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certification.
• Data center or mission-critical project exposure.
• Hyperscale or colocation facility experience.
• Experience in MEP- and electrical-heavy project environments.
• Exposure to live site or phased handover environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, OSHA standards, and local HSE regulations.

• HSE Site Supervision – Ability to monitor site activities and enforce safe systems of work.
• Hazard Identification – Strong capability in identifying risks, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
• High-Risk Activity Control – Experience monitoring lifting, hot works, work at height, confined spaces, and electrical works.
• Compliance and Reporting – Skilled in inspections, observations, corrective actions, and HSE documentation.
• Contractor Coordination – Able to coordinate with contractors and site teams to maintain safety standards.
• Safety Culture – Ability to promote awareness, accountability, and proactive safety behavior on site.

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.