Safety Training Manager - Tulsa

CEC FACILITIES LLC•Catoosa, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Training Manager leads site safety and delivers in-house certification training on active hyperscale data center construction projects. This field-based role has full site-safety authority and combines hands-on training delivery with OSHA compliance oversight, safety program management, and workforce certification across trades and subcontractors. The manager drives safety culture, maintains regulatory compliance, and ensures site personnel are trained, certified, and prepared to work safely. The position is based on active construction sites and involves exposure to conditions typical of large-scale commercial and mission-critical construction, including work at heights, in confined spaces, and around heavy equipment. It is safety-sensitive and requires working in all weather conditions, wearing required PPE, and interacting professionally with customers and their representatives. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with overtime as required by project needs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in construction safety management, including at least 5 years on mission-critical, industrial, or hyperscale data center projects.
CHST certification required.
Smith System Certified Trainer certification required.
IVES Certified Trainer certification for forklift, AWP, and MEWP required.
Current First Aid, AED, and CPR Instructor certification through AHA or ARC required.
OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction certification required, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Deep working knowledge of 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1904, and ANSI A92/Z359 standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead safety programs on large, active construction sites with multi-trade workforces.
Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management skills.
Effective training delivery skills and ability to communicate safety requirements clearly to diverse field audiences.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to work on active construction sites in all weather conditions and wear required PPE.
Ability to navigate and inspect all areas of an active job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Good vision and hearing, normal or corrected.
Ability to work 8 hours a day and 40 hours per week, with overtime as required based on project needs.
Ability to work in the presence of customers and their representatives while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

Nice To Haves

CSP certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Construction Management.
STS-C, NFPA 70E, HAZWOPER 40-Hour, or Confined Space Competent Person certifications.
Prior experience on Microsoft, Meta, AWS, Google, or Oracle owner-representative projects.
Experience with safety management platforms such as ISNetworld, Avetta, Procore, Autodesk, or HammerTech, or equivalent.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Own and administer the site Health and Safety Plan, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards across all trades.
Monitor and report safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART, and leading indicators; identify trends and drive corrective actions.
Investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analysis, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are closed out effectively.
Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 recordkeeping, the SDS library, training matrix, and project safety documentation.
Represent the company to OSHA, insurance carriers, and owner-representative safety teams.
Enforce site safety standards and exercise stop-work authority when conditions pose risk to personnel or the project.
Deliver in-house Smith System driver training; IVES forklift, aerial lift, and MEWP operator certification; OSHA 10 and 30; and First Aid, AED, and CPR courses.
Conduct new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, task-specific training, and OSHA 10/30-Hour Outreach for workers and subcontractors.
Maintain current trainer certifications and accurately document training records, course completions, and operator certifications.
Develop and update training materials to reflect current regulatory requirements, site conditions, and project-specific hazards.
Mentor and support Site Safety Coordinators on compliance, hazard recognition, and safety program execution.
Collaborate with project management, superintendents, and subcontractor safety personnel to align safety requirements with construction activities.
Participate in pre-construction planning, daily huddles, and project coordination meetings to integrate safety into all phases of work.
Perform other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.