Safety Specialist

Job description:

About the role:

The Safety Specialist will perform full-time onsite construction safety related duties on datacenter build in Ashburn, VA.

• Serve as an owner’s representative for safety
• Duties as required by 1926 OSHA Standards for Construction
• Ensure compliance for the safety of site workers and general public
• Develop safety kick-off presentations and conduct on-site orientations and pre-shift meetings
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, safety assessments and safety audits
• Investigate incidents and complete associated paperwork
• Conduct risk assessments
• Make recommendations concerning the modification, improvement, or removal of any company equipment, facilities, or machinery that is hazardous to employee safety or health
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested by management or customer
• Maintain all safety related documentation

• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• OSHA 510
• BCSP Board Certified preferred
• Collegiate Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or equivalent preferred
• Ability to teach and train others on safety programs (required)
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommending corrective action
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Technological competency
• 5-10 years of construction safety experience
• 2-4 years of high voltage experience
• Certification (CHST/CSP) is strongly preferred

The current project will be for 1 year with potential to extend a longer duration. The schedule will vary; however, the expectation for the position is a minimum of 40 hours weekly as required by client. This is a 1099 contract no per diem
; depending on experience, ranges from $45-50 per hour. You must reside in the area and be able to commute successfully for day-to-day operation. The schedule is M-F; however, flexibility is a must.

Work Location:

In person

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour