Onsite Safety Professional - Data Center Construction
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Professional to support large-scale data center construction projects. The role’s core objective is to ensure full conformance with client EHS policies and site-specific construction requirements throughout the project. The professional is expected to lead by example and maintain high standards of onsite attendance and performance to meet client, stakeholder, and employer expectations. The work is primarily onsite and includes compliance checks, audits, and site walks, alongside administrative support such as meetings, reports, and training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, beginning at 7:00 AM, with eight hours of work and additional support as necessary for HRA and incident reviews. The role excludes projects requiring rotational or night-shift coverage. Onsite presence and requirements may change based on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.
Requirements
- At least 5–7 years of experience in a dedicated safety leadership role.
- OSHA-30 certification and 5–7 years of safety-related experience.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical safety codes, including NFPA 70E, and regulations and standards including OSHA, NESC, and ANSI; knowledge of excavations, cranes, and best practices for large-scale critical construction projects.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience analyzing root causes and contributing to risk mitigation measures.
- Demonstrated success mentoring others and leading by example.
- Excellent time-management skills to manage project assignments to the required quality standards, efficiently, and on time.
- Ability to build and maintain working relationships with the client, General Contractors, and cross-functional team members.
- Proficiency with modern technology tools and platforms, including Workday, AI tools, spreadsheets, video conferencing, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
- Availability for Monday–Friday attendance starting at 7:00 AM, with eight hours of work and additional support as necessary for HRA and incident reviews.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in mission-critical and/or data center construction safety involving complex electrical and mechanical systems.
- A bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field or relevant certifications such as CHST, SMP, GSP, ASP, or CSP, alongside at least 5–7 years of experience.
- Relevant industry experience of 10–15 years may be considered in lieu of certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the General Contractor complies with its Site-Specific Safety Plan through daily site field tours, twice-weekly safety project management walks, and monthly evaluations.
- Coordinate monthly, weekly, and daily safety events and report to the construction team in collaboration with the General Contractor and Owner.
- Provide real-time monthly and weekly safety metrics and incident management reports; ensure GC-submitted KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, and EHS data are accurate, timely, and complete.
- Oversee execution of the client's observation program.
- Participate in safety committees and support risk assessments, incident investigations (SPE), and design/scope and project milestone reviews.
- Manage the safety improvement and recognition reporting system, meet SLAs for team participation across the site, and ensure non-compliance issues are corrected immediately at the site level.
- Perform compliance checks, audits, and site walks, as well as administrative support such as meetings, reports, and training.
Benefits
- The company describes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
