Safety Specialist - Electrical | Newark, NJ

HazTek•Newark, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Professional in the North Jersey area supports specific project needs by ensuring best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, and helping promote a strong culture of safety throughout all phases of construction. This role will support large-scale mission critical/data center and heavy electrical construction projects with a focus on energized work, commissioning activities, and critical systems oversight.

Requirements

OSHA 30 required
Experience supporting data center, mission critical, heavy industrial, or heavy electrical construction projects
Strong understanding of LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc flash, and energized electrical safety practices
Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital reporting platforms such as Procore
Excellent verbal and written skills

Nice To Haves

OSHA 510 strongly preferred
Experience with commissioning/startup activities preferred
CPR/First Aid certified preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily construction safety activities to ensure OSHA compliance and client safety expectations are met
Conduct daily audits, site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
Support energized electrical work activities including LOTO, temporary power, switchgear, commissioning, and startup operations
Monitor high-risk work including fall protection, rigging, steel erection, excavation, confined space, and MEWP operations
Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation/reporting
Review JHAs, permits, and energized work plans to ensure safe execution of work
Work closely with field supervision, subcontractors, and project teams to maintain a proactive safety culture