Safety Representative - Santa Teresa, NM

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Santa Teresa (NM); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a hands-on Safety Professional for a long-term data center construction project in Santa Teresa, NM. The role emphasizes field safety leadership, daily safety documentation, and active engagement with site personnel.

Responsibilities include conducting site walks, supporting commissioning activities, incident response, and maintaining safety records to protect workers on a fast-paced project.

Qualifications

• OSHA Construction Standards knowledge
• Data Center Construction Safety

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage safety documentation (JHAs, PTPs, toolbox talks)
• Participate in routine site walks and field observations
• Serve as safety resource for project leadership and field personnel
• Respond to incidents and assist with investigations and corrective actions
• Support commissioning and startup activities
• Monitor power skid commissioning operations
• Support SmartRun assembly and installation activities
• Monitor break-work-fix operations and hazards
• Support flush and fill activities and safety requirements
• Promote safe work practices and reinforce site safety expectations
• Coordinate with contractors to maintain compliance
• Maintain visible field presence in active work areas

Skills

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

CPR / First Aid Certification

Fall Protection Competent Person

Construction Safety Experience

Documentation & Organization

Fast-Paced Construction Environment

Communication & Field Engagement

Data Center Construction Experience

Commissioning Experience

Mission-Critical Projects Experience

JHA/PTP/Toolbox Talk Documentation

Incident Response & Investigation

Contractor Safety Management

Mechanical & Electrical Construction

Job description

Safety Professional

Location: Santa Teresa, NM
Duration: 2 Years (Start: 10/26/2026)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $56/hr
Per Diem: None (Locals Only)
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details: Weekend overtime available as project demands require. Project site operates seven days per week.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a team supporting a large-scale data center new build project in Santa Teresa, NM. This long-term opportunity provides stability, consistent work, and the chance to support critical construction and commissioning activities on a fast-paced mission-critical project.

The Safety Professional will work directly with project leadership and field personnel to support daily site safety operations, maintain safety documentation, participate in site walks, assist with commissioning activities, and respond to incidents as needed.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on safety professional seeking long-term involvement on a major data center construction project.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification
• Fall Protection Competent Person Certification
• Construction Safety Experience
• Strong Documentation and Organizational Skills
• Ability to Work Effectively in a Fast-Paced Construction Environment
• Strong Communication and Field Engagement Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Center Construction Experience
• Commissioning Experience
• Experience Supporting Mission-Critical Projects
• JHA, PTP, and Toolbox Talk Documentation Experience
• Incident Response and Investigation Experience
• Contractor Safety Management Experience
• Mechanical and Electrical Construction Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and manage safety documentation including JHAs, PTPs, toolbox talks, and related records
• Participate in routine site walks and field observations
• Serve as a safety resource for project leadership and field personnel
• Respond to incidents and assist with investigations and corrective actions
• Support commissioning and startup activities
• Monitor power skid commissioning operations
• Support SmartRun assembly and installation activities
• Monitor break-work-fix operations and associated hazards
• Support flush and fill activities and associated safety requirements
• Promote safe work practices and reinforce site safety expectations
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to maintain compliance
• Maintain a visible field presence throughout active work areas

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Data Center Construction Safety
• Commissioning Activities
• Fall Protection Requirements
• Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Pre-Task Plans (PTPs)
• Toolbox Talks and Safety Documentation
• Incident Response and Investigation
• Electrical Safety Awareness
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Mission-Critical Construction Environments

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional who is comfortable supporting active construction and commissioning operations. Success in this role requires maintaining accurate documentation, actively engaging with field personnel, responding effectively to safety concerns, and helping ensure construction and commissioning activities are completed safely while supporting project schedule objectives.