Construction Safety Specialist; Field Based

Construction Safety Specialist – Amarillo, Texas.

ERG is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist onsite at a key technology client’s Data Center construction project in Amarillo, Texas. In this critical role, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, managing, and continuously improving the safety programs.

This is a full-time (40 hours a week) limited‑term role for a duration of 12 months, extendable.

• Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in safety‑related activities.
• Provide timely, high‑quality safety technical support.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules, procedures, and other requirements.
• Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses, risk assessments and pre‑task plans.
• Prepare and submit local, state, and internal reports as needed.
• Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non‑injury accidents, and near‑misses to ensure effectiveness and root‑cause resolution. Lead investigations into serious adverse events. Monitor and analyze safety performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.
• Coordinate local business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management plans. Develop and test the plans.

• A bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with H&S in the construction industry, 2 years of data center construction project experience preferred. CHST/CSP certification is a plus.
• Proficient with the management of high‑risk activities, including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling, and crane operations.
• Experience in communicating and problem‑solving as a team with subcontractors is required.
• A background and knowledge of specific trades such as electricians, ironworkers, pipe fitters, etc. is a plus.
• Understanding of the complexities of multi‑employer worksites.
• Experienced trainer on construction safety topics and comfortable working with a wide variety of trades.
• Demonstrated experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and can follow reporting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of timely communications and reporting.

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Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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