Safety Coordinator

Overwatch Mission Critical•Meridian, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports safety across hyperscale data center construction projects. The role works primarily in and around active construction areas, including unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure, in indoor and outdoor settings. The coordinator conducts site inspections, delivers safety guidance, documents incidents, and monitors subcontractor compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards. The position requires navigating active and evolving construction sites, potentially including uneven or obstructed terrain, stairs, ladders, raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces. Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather, dust, construction noise, vibrations, and odors. Required personal protective equipment includes a hard hat, safety vest, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments. A valid driver’s license is required for roles where on-site presence or travel between work locations is an essential function. Overwatch offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, subject to the conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

Generally, 1 to 3 years of hands-on safety training or field experience in commercial construction, rigging, or low-voltage electrical work.
Active OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification is typically mandatory.
First Aid/CPR training.
NFPA training; the posting also lists NFPA 70E electrical safety as a certification.
Fall protection certification or training, among other certifications.
A valid driver’s license appropriate to the role, when on-site presence or travel between work locations is an essential function.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive between job sites and access active construction areas, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Ability to tolerate outdoor weather, dust, construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, prepare written reports and documentation, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage and observe site activity.
Ability to use required PPE, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

CHST credential is highly preferred.
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management is advantageous.
High energy and comfort speaking directly to groups of field workers.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily walkthroughs of hyperscale data center construction sites and inspect for hazards, including arc-flash risks, improper heavy-equipment handling, and unsafe low-voltage electrical setups.
Deliver safety orientations, coordinate toolbox talks, and coach personnel on safety best practices.
Prepare routine reports, document near-misses, and assist supervisors with root-cause analysis following incidents.
Verify that subcontractors and trade partners comply with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.