Safety Specialist - Sabey Data Centers (Umatilla)
About The Position
Sabey Corporation is hiring a Safety Specialist in Umatilla, OR to drive proactive safety practices in a supportive, team-focused environment. This role goes beyond traditional safety duties; you’ll build lasting relationships with employees, vendors, and customers, and foster a safety-first mindset through genuine, day-to-day engagement. Working closely with safety leadership, you’ll perform risk assessments, support safety training, and help ensure OSHA compliance. Join Sabey, where commitment to professional growth and doing the work the right way defines the culture. Another Source’s client, Sabey Data Centers, is recruiting a Safety Specialist to join their growing team in Umatilla, OR. About Sabey Data Centers: Sabey Corporation is a privately held powerhouse in real estate development, construction, and data center operations, renowned for its visionary approach, long-term stability, and culture of innovation. From high-performance data centers to state-of-the-art commercial properties, Sabey builds the infrastructure that fuels technological advancements, life-saving healthcare solutions, and cutting-edge research across North America. Headquartered in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside of Seattle); Quincy/Wenatchee WA, Ashburn, VA, Austin, Texas, and New York City, NY, Sabey is more than just a developer—its teams drive industry transformation, tackling complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. At Sabey, collaboration and ingenuity aren’t just encouraged—they are the foundation for excellence. About the Umatilla Campus: The Umatilla campus represents Sabey’s continued investment in resilient, future-ready infrastructure. The site will span approximately 700,000 square feet across two purpose-built data center buildings, with more than 100 MW of critical IT load. The project aligns with Oregon’s goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2040 and reflects Sabey’s broader commitment to responsible energy use and community partnership. About the role: The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s safety policies and procedures. This role works closely with the Safety Director to promote a culture of safety throughout the organization by providing technical expertise, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting with safety training and audits. The Safety Specialist will serve as a resource for all stakeholders, offering support and guidance on all matters related to environment, health and safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental management practices and interpretation of OHSA and Workers Compensation regulations.
- 2+ years’ experience in safety management, safety coordination, safety engineering, and/or risk management in a relevant industry.
Nice To Haves
- CSP, CIH, ARM and CHST certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of safety policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
- Perform routine inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate controls.
- Support the coordination and facilitation of safety training programs, such as First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and proper handling of chemicals.
- Maintain records of safety inspections, accident investigations, and other compliance documentation, including the OSHA 300 log.
- Assist with the investigation of workplace incidents to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
- Provide guidance to employees and management on best practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Collaborate with the Safety Director and HR in managing the Worker’s Compensation Program, including accident prevention and return-to-work programs.
- Participate in the organization’s Safety Committee and contribute to the ongoing improvement of safety culture.
- Stay informed of updates to local, state, and federal safety regulations and ensure company policies are aligned with these changes.
- Assist with the preparation of safety reports and provide updates to the Safety Director on the status of safety initiatives.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
- Embody Sabey core values.
Benefits
- Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans
- Contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure
- 10 paid holidays
- Ability to carry over unused PTO.
- Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
- Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
