Job Details

HIRING FOR A CLIENT. FULL TIME SALARIED POSITION. Office locations: Chicago, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Tampa, Austin, Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, San Diego, Seattle, and others.

?Must have over 5+ years of data center experience in a safety capacity AND highly knowledgeable in Electrical Safety.

The individual in this position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of Company Health and Safety Programs and Policies on all data center projects throughout the United States, as well as other Mission Critical Projects.

Safety Professionals will typically plan, lead, and direct the Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and other Safety Staff in relation to company Data Center and other Mission Critical Projects.

Works with all Client, Field and Project Management Teams, Safety Directors, Safety Managers, and Safety Engineers on Data Center Projects.

Job Qualifications

• Individual must have a minimum of 5-10 years of safety experience within the Data Center sector.
• OSHA 500 Certification (can attain after hire).
• OSHA 510 Certification (can attain after hire).
• College degree in safety-related field a plus.
• CSP Designation a plus.
• Experience with and ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code: NFPA 70E
• Experience in data center environment and with industry standards as well as practices.
• Experience presenting complex technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineers.
• Understanding of electrical theory and practical application via maintenance & operation experience with critical electrical equipment. This includes but is not limited to paralleling switchgear, redundant uninterruptible power systems (UPS), direct current (DC) battery strings, multi-source electrical utility switchgear, diesel generators, and Electrical SCADA and Control Systems.
• Ability to interpret one-line drawings and system redundancies to ensure the design of LOTO systems is 100% effective and in compliance with OSHA and clients standards.
• Experience with the Control of Hazardous Energy in complex mission critical infrastructures.
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of building Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) systems such as but not limited to power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, security, life safety, controls systems and sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation such as blueprints, electrical one-lines, and construction drawings.
• Practical experience with building management systems and automation, controls, as well as frameworks.
• Individual must possess a good working understanding of OSHA related to the construction industry.
• Good working knowledge of workers' compensation and claims management.
• Good oral communication – effectively relates to individuals or group situations.
• Good written skills – able to express ideas and clearly communicate ideas.
• Demonstrates leadership – effective in leading group or individual toward completion of tasks.
• Initiative – must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision, take a pro-active approach and develop new and innovative solutions.
• Maintains a positive attitude and approachable demeanor.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and criminal background check.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional planning, time-management, and follow-through.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to review, analyze and discuss safety/risk information or data.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple project tasks and complex situations.

Typical Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client or Project safety regulations, programs, and policies.
• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses.
• Lead/Assist in accident investigations and return to work programs.
• Must have the ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.
• Take a proactive, rather than reactive approach, in claims and injury reduction.
• Work closely with all Superintendents, Safety Directors, project Field Managers and employees to implement the safety program for all mission critical projects.
• Serves as technical advisor to Corporate Management and Field Supervision.
• Responsible for leading and developing staff of safety professionals.
• Responsible for data center and other mission critical safety and health program management, design and continual improvement.
• Direct the Data and Mission Critical safety training curriculum to include development of training courses and teaching of training sessions.
• Overseeing and assuring the overall compliance of the LOTO Program and establishing acceptance criteria for authorizing MOP's involving LOTO procedures.
• Utilizing local code and standards as the foundation for the energy isolation program that is implemented throughout a campus.
• In coordination with Engineering, Commissioning and Subcontractor Team Members establish a centralized Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) procedure with all campus entities and determining if a group or individual LOTO procedure will be required.
• Commencement of energy isolation activities with updates on a continuous basis.
• Informing the Field and Project Management team where LOTO activities may potentially impact data center core operations.
• Lead the coordination between the Engineering, Commissioning and Subcontractor team as subject matter expert in all LOTO incident investigations in area of responsibility
• Participating in high-risk activity (HRA) planning meetings associated with LOTO.