Site Safety Representative

CorePhase•Hubbard, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety Representative serves as Nexus’ on-site safety lead for mission-critical data center construction projects. This role ensures contractor compliance with Nexus safety standards, OSHA regulations, and project-specific environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements. The position acts as the client’s safety advocate in the field, proactively identifying risks, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring safe execution through all phases of construction and commissioning.

Requirements

OSHA 30-hour Construction certification (required).
5+ years of construction safety experience.
Prior experience on data center, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale commercial construction projects.
Experience with electrical safety, commissioning environments, and high-risk mechanical installations.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
Electrical safety expertise, including LOTO and energized work controls.
Ability to influence contractor teams without direct authority.
Strong reporting and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and field leadership presence.
Ability to work in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
CSP, CHST, or equivalent certification (preferred).
NFPA 70E knowledge or certification (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Serve as Nexus’ on-site safety representative and enforce Nexus safety standards.
Monitor compliance with OSHA 1926 construction standards and applicable local regulations.
Review and verify contractor Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
Conduct daily site walks and formal safety audits.
Oversee permitting and controls for energized electrical work and LOTO, critical lifts and crane operations, confined space entry, hot work, excavation and trenching, and work at heights.
Monitor generator installation, fuel systems, UPS/battery systems, bus duct installation, and commissioning activities.
Lead or support investigations for incidents, near misses, and property damage.
Conduct root cause analysis and verify implementation of corrective actions.
Track leading and lagging safety indicators.
Provide weekly and monthly safety reports to Nexus leadership.
Support safe system energization and phased turnover.
Verify LOTO boundaries and safe sequencing during commissioning.
Coordinate hazard mitigation during overlapping construction and live operations.
Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings.
Reinforce stop-work authority.
Promote proactive hazard identification and reporting.
Support emergency preparedness planning and drills.