Safety Specialist, Mission Critical

Hourigan•Charlotte, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Hourigan has an opening for a Safety Specialist, Mission Critical to join our growing Data Center team. This position is responsible for fostering a safe jobsite and promoting Hourigan’s core values. By fostering a safe jobsite, you are ensuring safety compliance by our employees and subcontractors working at our jobsites.

Requirements

BS in Safety and Health or related degree, and/or equivalent experience, preferred
1-3 years of experience in Safety and Environmental Health in a Commercial Construction environment is preferred, but not required
Experience working on active Data Center construction projects
A strong desire to succeed and make a positive impact
OSHA 30, OSHA 510, or OSHA 500 certification required
First Aid/CPR/AED certifications required
Working knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques, and methods
Strong understanding of OSHA laws, regulations, and policies
Capable of identifying known potential exposures and recommending corrective action
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Work, Power Point, Project, etc.)
Tolerance for ambiguity and change in a high-speed environment.
Applies a customer-centric mindset to all work efforts
Approaches challenges with empathy, multiple solutions, and collaboration
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, and endure temperature extremes as they occur.
Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated with the ability to work equally well individually or in a team setting.
Approach every responsibility and interaction with a high level of integrity, fairness, care, and concern
Lead forward by seeing challenges as a way to create new possibilities and solutions
Consistently deliver beyond expectations to provide exceptional results
Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

Support Hourigan’s safety culture by setting an example of following all safe work practices and procedures.
Train team members and business partners on critical safety procedures and expectations.
Conduct jobsite inspections at the direction of the Safety Director; help identify findings and recommend corrective action.
Facilitate or assist with safety training and orientations, as well as first aid/CPR trainings.
Conduct or assist weekly safety meetings.
Participate in pre-construction meetings for Hourigan projects, highlighting project safety needs and issues.
Verify subcontractors training on all applicable equipment.
Assist with the development of site-specific safety procedures.
Confirm that employees are issued personal protective equipment; manage PPE inventory.
Serve as a resource for team members to problem-solve issues that arise on the jobsite.
Provide resources and support to ensure positive safety and health outcomes in line with the Hourigan SHMS.