Data Center Safety Technician

Pogue Construction Company; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction Company is seeking an on-site Safety Professional to conduct safety audits, issue violation reports, and drive immediate corrective action with subcontractors. You will lead safety-related training and act as the on-site resource for all safety questions across projects.

Two years of safety experience in commercial building construction are required; a two-year degree in Safety and Health is preferred, with broader experience acceptable in lieu of the degree.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Ability to identify known exposures and drive corrective action.
• Proficient with MS Office suite programs.
• Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience in customer service roles and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits and issue violation reports with corrective actions.
• Act as on-site Safety Professional for assigned construction projects.
• Develop partnerships with Subcontractor Safety Reps to ensure compliance.
• Educate staff on safety guidelines and policies; conduct trainings.
• Enforce safety practices per regulations and contractual requirements.
• Provide leadership and build relationships with project staff.

Skills

Safety principles

Expose risk identification

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Safety/Health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Pogue Construction, we are dedicated to building more than structures—we build lasting relationships. Since 1979, our team has been personally invested in the communities we serve, from North Texas to Houston, working on the schools and spaces that shape everyday life. Powered by people, we bring over 45 years of expertise, quality, and integrity to every project, ensuring timeliness, responsiveness, and a focus on client success.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct safety audits, issue reports of violations, and require immediate corrective action by subcontractors.
• Stoppage when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Work with the Safety Director to recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provide leadership for assigned projects and build working relationships with all project staff.
• Function as site Safety Professional for all assigned construction projects. Act as an active, onsite resource for all safety-related questions, concerns, and areas of improvement.
• Develop partnerships with Subcontractor Safety Reps to ensure compliance.
• Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Pogue Construction. Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues.
• Enforce safe work practices and conditions in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as owner/contractual requirements.
• Educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies.
• Conduct scheduled and impromptu training and safety meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and drive implementation of corrective action
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office suite programs
• Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train others
• Internal and external customer service

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Two (2) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years’ experience in commercial building construction
• A two-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred. In lieu of degree, additional work experience is acceptable.