What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist - Electrical Construction | Philadelphia area position at HazTek Safety Management?
The Safety Professional supports specific project needs by ensuring best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, and helping promote a strong culture of safety throughout all phases of construction. This role will support large-scale mission critical/data center and heavy electrical construction projects with a focus on energized work, commissioning activities, and critical systems oversight.
Responsibilities
HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals.
At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety
We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Travel | Relocation
Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily construction safety activities to ensure OSHA compliance and client safety expectations are met
- Conduct daily audits, site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
- Support energized electrical work activities including LOTO, temporary power, switchgear, commissioning, and startup operations
- Monitor high-risk work including fall protection, rigging, steel erection, excavation, confined space, and MEWP operations
- Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation/reporting
- Review JHAs, permits, and energized work plans to ensure safe execution of work
- Work closely with field supervision, subcontractors, and project teams to maintain a proactive safety culture
- OSHA 30 required; OSHA 510 strongly preferred
- Experience supporting data center, mission critical, heavy industrial, or heavy electrical construction projects
- Strong understanding of LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc flash, and energized electrical safety practices
- Experience with commissioning/startup activities preferred
- CPR/First Aid certified preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital reporting platforms such as Procore
- Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability
HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals.
At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety
We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Travel | Relocation
Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity