Field Safety Leader for Data Center Projects

HazTek Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HazTek Inc. in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Safety Manager to lead on-site safety for large-scale, mission-critical data center projects.

You will shape safety culture, mentor field teams, and ensure operations meet stringent OSHA and client requirements, while coordinating with site leadership. This hands-on role requires strong incident investigation skills, daily safety meetings, and the ability to manage multiple subcontractors in a high-activity environment, ensuring every worker goes home

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting safety on data center or other mission-critical construction projects (or similar high-tech environments).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and client-driven safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site safety efforts for large-scale, mission-critical data center projects
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, client standards, and site-specific safety requirements
• Drive a proactive safety culture through daily engagement, field presence, and relationship building
• Conduct daily safety meetings, audits, and inspections to identify risks and implement real-time solutions
• Oversee and enforce safety compliance across multiple subcontractors and trades in a high-activity environment
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventative actions
• Support high-risk activities including energized work, LOTO, fall protection, rigging, steel erection, and excavation
• Collaborate closely with project leadership, superintendents, and client stakeholders to align on safety goals

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

HazTek Inc. in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Safety Manager to lead on-site safety for large-scale, mission-critical data center projects.

You will shape safety culture, mentor field teams, and ensure operations meet stringent OSHA and client requirements, while coordinating with site leadership. This hands-on role requires strong incident investigation skills, daily safety meetings, and the ability to manage multiple subcontractors in a high-activity environment, ensuring every worker goes home