Field Safety Leader for Data Center Projects

Currie & Brown; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Relocation opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Project Safety Advisor to support a major data center construction program. This site-based role emphasizes strong field presence, risk mitigation and collaboration with contractors to maintain a safe, compliant environment.

The PSA will monitor safety plans, assist with JHA reviews, deliver toolbox talks, and track corrective actions across active construction activities, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction safety experience on active sites.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience preferred.
• OSHA 30/510 certification required.
• CHST or CSP credential required.
• Experience with High-Risk Activity management and JHA facilitation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site walks to identify and document hazards, corrective actions, responsible owners, and required completion dates.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project safety plans, client safety requirements, and High-Risk Activity (HRA) controls.
• Support Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews and verify required corrective actions are completed before work resumes.
• Support toolbox talks, pre-task briefings, and site safety orientations for new personnel.
• Assist with incident and near-miss documentation, root cause identification, and corrective action tracking through close-out.
• Identify and flag energy isolation activities within assigned areas.
• Coordinate with Energy Marshal Support and the Authorizing Energy Marshal to ensure HRA safety requirements are followed.
• Maintain a strong field presence and proactively engage contractors and project teams to address safety concerns.
• Escalate recurring or high-risk safety issues to appropriate project leadership.

Skills

Site Safety

HRA management

JHA facilitation

Contractor safety

Communication

Energy isolation

Education

OSHA 30/510

CHST/CSP credential

Job description

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Project Safety Advisor to support a major data center construction program. This site-based role emphasizes strong field presence, risk mitigation and collaboration with contractors to maintain a safe, compliant environment.

The PSA will monitor safety plans, assist with JHA reviews, deliver toolbox talks, and track corrective actions across active construction activities, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed.