Safety Coordinator

DataOne•Vineland, NJ

17d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

DataOne is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support workplace health and safety across its data center operations, maintenance activities, and construction projects at its Vineland, New Jersey facility. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Construction, and contractors to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and support compliance with applicable safety regulations. This is a hands-on, on-site position in active industrial and construction environments. The Safety Coordinator conducts inspections, monitors high-risk work, assists with incident investigations, supports emergency preparedness and safety reporting, and helps maintain a safe working environment. The role includes exercising designated stop-work authority when serious hazards are identified and coordinating with authorized personnel before affected work resumes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in occupational safety, construction safety, industrial safety, or environmental health and safety (EHS).
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace hazard identification, and occupational safety requirements.
Experience conducting safety inspections, reviewing safety documentation, and supporting incident investigations.
Familiarity with electrical safety, NFPA 70E principles, LOTO, PPE, fall protection, and mechanical equipment hazards.
Knowledge of construction safety practices involving hot work, elevated work, equipment installation, and contractor activities.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
Safety experience within data centers, power generation facilities, utilities, or other mission-critical infrastructure environments.
Experience supporting safety programs involving electrical distribution systems, mechanical infrastructure, and active construction operations.
Additional safety training or credentials such as OSHA 510, OSHA 500, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
NFPA 70E training, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or familiarity with ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management principles.

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace safety inspections across data center operations, maintenance areas, and construction activities.
Support compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and workplace safety procedures.
Monitor electrical and mechanical safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection, PPE, and NFPA 70E requirements.
Provide safety oversight for work involving electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS systems, HVAC equipment, and other critical infrastructure.
Monitor construction and contractor activities involving hot work, welding, rigging, crane operations, elevated work, and equipment installation.
Review job hazard analyses (JHAs), work permits, pre-task plans, and contractor safety documentation.
Identify workplace hazards, document inspection findings, and coordinate corrective actions with responsible departments.
Support incident and near-miss investigations, emergency preparedness activities, and workplace safety reporting.
Exercise designated stop-work authority when serious hazards are identified and coordinate with authorized personnel before affected work resumes.
Participate in safety orientations, toolbox talks, contractor safety reviews, and employee safety awareness activities.