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Facility Safety Specialist
Project Length: 12–24 months
Project Type: On-site power generation facility supplying a data center via gas-powered turbines
Overview
We’re looking for a Facility Safety Specialist to support a power generation project built to supply a new data center. The site runs gas-fired turbines to generate electricity, and you’ll be the point person for keeping crews, contractors, and operations safe throughout construction, commissioning, and early operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day safety on-site and enforce compliance with OSHA and client safety standards
- Run safety orientations, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses
- Conduct regular inspections and audits; track and close out findings
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, document root causes, and drive corrective actions
- Partner with operations and construction teams on turbine, electrical, and high-energy hazard controls
- Maintain safety records, permits, and reporting for client and internal use
Qualifications
- Facility safety experience required
- Energy, electricity, or power generation experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and site safety management
- Strong communication skills and comfort working alongside field crews
- OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain); safety certifications a plus
- Able to commit to a 1–2 year project