Construction Safety Specialist

Giga Energy Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity options

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

On-site team events

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support safe execution of new construction projects, including power generation, data centers, and infrastructure. You will implement site-level safety programs, conduct inspections, and drive a strong safety culture across employees, contractors, and subcontractors.

The role is remote-based with heavy site travel, reporting to the Construction Safety Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction safety experience in energy/industrial/heavy civil
• OSHA 1926 (Construction) knowledge required
• Ability to read construction drawings and site plans
• Strong communication with craft workers and management
• Proficiency with MS Office and EHS software

Responsibilities

• Implement site-specific HSE plan under Construction Safety Manager
• Conduct daily safety walks, inspections, audits; document findings and drive corrective actions
• Lead pre-task planning, JHAs, toolbox talks with crews
• Deliver safety orientations and training (fall protection, electrical, excavation, crane/rigging)
• Investigate incidents; perform root-cause analyses; recommend actions
• Maintain safety records, logs, training docs, incident reports in EHS systems
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and regulations
• Support permit-to-work processes (hot work, confined space, LOTO)
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills
• Prepare safety performance reports and metrics for leadership
• Promote positive safety culture through leadership and recognition
• Exercise stop-work authority when risks are imminent
• Travel between active construction sites as assigned

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Field inspections

PPE proficiency

Site travel

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Occupational Safety

OSHA 500/510 trainer

CSP/CHST credential

First Aid/CPR/AED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS/incident reporting software

Job description

Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you’ll do

Giga Energy is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support the safe execution of new construction projects, including new-build power generation, data center, and infrastructure sites. Reporting to the Construction Safety Manager, you'll implement site-level safety programs, run inspections and audits, deliver hands‑on training, and drive a strong safety culture among Giga employees, contractors, and subcontractors throughout each project's construction phase. This is a field‑based role at the center of protecting our workforce and keeping every site compliant with OSHA and company standards as Giga's construction portfolio scales.

Where you’ll work

This is a remote based role with heavy site‑based requirements. You'll be assigned to active new‑project construction sites — including new-build power generation, data center, and infrastructure projects — with regular travel between sites and extended on‑site presence during peak construction phases. This role sits outside our standard in‑office hub model given the nature of construction safety work: you need to be where the work is happening, walking the site daily. When you're not traveling between active sites, you'll coordinate closely with the Construction Safety Manager and project leadership based in our San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the site‑specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) plan for assigned new construction projects, working under the direction of the Construction Safety Manager.
• Conduct daily job site safety walks, inspections, and audits to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviors; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Lead and participate in pre‑task planning, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and toolbox talks with construction crews and subcontractors.
• Deliver new‑hire safety orientations and ongoing training on topics such as fall protection, electrical safety, excavation/trenching, crane and rigging, confined space entry, and hazard communication.
• Investigate incidents, near‑misses, and safety concerns; complete root‑cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection logs, training documentation, and incident reports in company EHS systems.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with Giga Energy safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local codes.
• Support permit‑to‑work processes, including hot work, confined space, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) permits.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and participate in site emergency drills.
• Assist the Construction Safety Manager in preparing safety performance reports, metrics, and trend analysis for project leadership.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and recognition of safe work practices.
• Exercise stop‑work authority: intervene and halt any activity posing an imminent risk to personnel, equipment, or the environment.
• Travel between active new‑project construction sites as assigned, with extended on‑site presence during peak construction phases.

Requirements

• 2+ years of construction safety experience, ideally within energy, industrial, utility‑scale, or heavy civil construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 (Construction) standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, and scopes of work.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with craft workers, subcontractors, and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS/incident‑reporting software.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb structures and ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel to and work on‑site at active construction projects, including extended assignments.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• OSHA 500/510 authorized trainer certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar credential.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience with power generation, substation, data center, or oil & gas construction projects.

How We Work

We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits, where applicable
• Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on‑sites

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.