HSE Advisor

5C Data Centers USA • Springfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HSE Advisor is a hands-on safety professional supporting active construction projects and operational data center activities in Springfield, Ohio. Approximately 70–80% of the role focuses on construction safety oversight in Springfield, serving as the owner's representative to ensure contractor compliance with HSE requirements, contractual obligations, and industry best practices. The remaining 20–30% supports HSE programs and compliance activities at operational data centers in Springfield and Memphis, with a gradual transition to an operations-focused HSE role as construction projects are completed.

The advisor serves as a visible field leader and partners with construction management teams, contractors, operations personnel, and corporate HSE leadership to promote a strong safety culture and ensure work is performed safely. The role helps protect people, property, operations, and the environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related HSE field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of construction safety experience.
• Hands-on experience working directly with General Contractors and subcontractors to drive safety compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction regulations (29 CFR 1926).
• Experience conducting field inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HSE management software platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence safe behaviors across organizations and workforce levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certificate, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge of OSHA construction regulations (29 CFR 1926), and commitment to complete OSHA 30-Hour Construction course #510 within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 15% of the time between project sites and U.S. operational facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Construction safety experience on large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy, or data center projects.
• Familiarity with general industry standards (29 CFR 1910).

Responsibilities

• Provide construction safety oversight on active projects in Springfield, Ohio, serving as the owner's representative.
• Ensure contractors comply with HSE requirements, contractual obligations, and industry best practices.
• Support HSE programs and compliance activities for operational data centers in Springfield and Memphis.
• Partner with construction management teams, contractors, operations personnel, and corporate HSE leadership.
• Promote a strong safety culture and help ensure safe execution of work activities.
• Conduct field inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Exercise stop-work authority and escalate safety concerns when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level