Traveling Safety Specialist (Mission Critical)
About The Position
Shimmick is hiring a Traveling Safety Specialist to help lead safety efforts on Project Monarch, a large-scale mission-critical data center campus development in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The role works closely with field and project teams to promote a proactive safety culture, support operational excellence, and help ensure work is performed safely and efficiently. Shimmick’s project scope includes construction of critical electrical infrastructure, including underground electrical duct banks, grounding and bonding systems, medium-voltage infrastructure, power cabling, electrical equipment installation, testing, and commissioning. Under general supervision, the specialist performs technical work across environmental, health, and safety disciplines to support compliance with company standards and state and federal requirements. The position initially involves travel and is based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
- Ability to maintain three points of contact when climbing a ladder.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering.
- 3 or more years of relevant experience in heavy civil, industrial, or large infrastructure construction.
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with employees.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with safety management software.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical work across environmental, health, and safety disciplines to support compliance with SH&E standards and state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Advise on a variety of SH&E topics using relevant education and/or prior experience.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
- Assist with monitoring work areas for potential hazards.
- Work with others to investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and hazard complaints.
- Participate in recommending improvements to processes, design, procedures, and equipment to minimize hazards.
- Participate in employee training and emergency preparedness, and help assure program quality.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) participation options.
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary pet insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, and legal and identity theft protection.
- $3,300 per month living allowance, if eligible.
- 10% project completion bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
