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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead all safety aspects of a mission-critical data center project on behalf of a leading electrical contractor. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, client standards, and industry best practices, while promoting a proactive safety culture across all electrical installation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of the project-specific Health & Safety Management Plan
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Act as the primary safety representative for all electrical scopes including:
- Medium and low voltage installations
- Switchgear and UPS systems
- Cable pulling, terminations, and energization activities
- Conduct regular site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Coordinate with general contractor, client safety teams, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on safety protocols
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training
- Monitor high-risk activities including:
- Energized electrical work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Work at height
- Confined space entry
- Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a zero-incident safety culture
Required Qualifications
- CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification – mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of Health & Safety experience in construction, with strong preference for:
- Data center projects 3 years
- Mission-critical environments
- Electrical contracting 3 years
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and NFPA 70E (electrical safety)
- Proven experience managing safety on large-scale construction sites ($50M preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills