Data Center Safety Lead (Field Operations)

Actalent; Fairfax (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Safety Professional to serve as a trusted advisor for safety across hyperscale data center construction projects. The role is highly field-focused, engaging daily with crews, supervisors, and leadership to promote a proactive safety culture.

You will support construction, telecommunications, fiber optic, OSP, and ISP operations by identifying risks, reinforcing safe practices, and ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory standards. Travel nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction safety, safety management, or EHS roles within data center, telecommunications, construction, or related industries.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analysis.
• Understanding of permit-required work and high-risk construction activities.
• Ability to coach and mentor crews on safe work practices and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence site personnel through relationship-building and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with field personnel, supervisors, and project leaders to foster a positive, safety-first culture on construction sites.
• Conduct daily site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Monitor ongoing construction, telecommunications, fiber optic, OSP, and ISP activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and company safety requirements.
• Coach and mentor field teams on safe work practices, PPE utilization, and site-specific safety expectations.
• Lead and support toolbox talks, pre-task planning sessions, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other safety training initiatives.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate and organized safety records, reports, and documentation to support project and client requirements.
• Promote safety through collaboration, influence, and leadership rather than enforcement.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure high-risk operations and permit-required work are properly planned and executed safely.
• Track safety observations, corrective actions, and follow-up items to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with craft workers and project stakeholders through consistent field engagement and support.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of safety programs, procedures, and training across multiple projects.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Education

OSHA 500/510

OSHA 30 Construction

CHST/CSHO/ASP/CSP

CPR/First Aid

Tools

JHA facilitation

Safety inspections software

Job description

Actalent seeks a Safety Professional to serve as a trusted advisor for safety across hyperscale data center construction projects. The role is highly field-focused, engaging daily with crews, supervisors, and leadership to promote a proactive safety culture.

You will support construction, telecommunications, fiber optic, OSP, and ISP operations by identifying risks, reinforcing safe practices, and ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory standards. Travel nationwide is expected.