Electrical Safety Lead – Data Center Construction

ACTalent; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an on-site Safety Specialist to lead electrical safety on a data center construction project in Wisconsin. You will monitor field activities, enforce OSHA requirements, and drive continuous safety improvement across site operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Safety or related field, 3+ years of construction safety experience (prefer electrical), and current OSHA 30/10 certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
• At least 3 years of construction safety experience, with a preference for electrical construction environments.
• Experience supporting safety on data center, industrial, or solar projects.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and OSHA safety standards applicable to construction and electrical work.
• Current OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Current OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Demonstrated experience conducting safety training, toolbox talks, and field safety orientations.
• Proven ability to perform incident investigations and root cause analysis in a construction environment.
• Experience managing construction safety programs, including JHAs/JSAs, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments.
• Ability to oversee and influence safe work practices for electricians and subcontractors on active construction sites.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage field personnel and leadership on safety expectations and findings.
• Organized and detail-oriented approach to tracking safety metrics and maintaining compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety lead for electrical operations on a data center construction project, acting as a primary safety resource for field personnel and leadership.
• Monitor daily activities of electricians and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices and compliance with established procedures.
• Conduct routine site audits, inspections, and jobsite walkthroughs to identify hazards, verify controls, and support safe execution of work.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, client safety requirements, and company policies consistently across all work areas and crews.
• Develop, maintain, and update safety plans, JHAs/JSAs, and permit systems to align with project scope and evolving site conditions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, documenting findings and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety orientations, and ongoing field safety training to reinforce expectations and promote safe behaviors.
• Manage risks related to lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, energized work, and elevated work, ensuring appropriate controls, permits, and procedures are in place and followed.
• Track safety metrics, maintain compliance documentation, and prepare reports to support regulatory, client, and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with project management, supervisors, and craft workers to integrate safety into planning, scheduling, and execution of work.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour

OSHA 10-hour

Bachelor's in Safety

Construction safety experience

Electrical safety

Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Data center safety experience

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

OSHA 500/510 certification (preferred)

CHST/CSP certifications (preferred)

Tools

JHAs/JSAs

Permit-to-work systems

LOTO program

Job description

Actalent is seeking an on-site Safety Specialist to lead electrical safety on a data center construction project in Wisconsin. You will monitor field activities, enforce OSHA requirements, and drive continuous safety improvement across site operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Safety or related field, 3+ years of construction safety experience (prefer electrical), and current OSHA 30/10 certifications.