Safety Specialist

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a Site HSE Safety Specialist in Indiana to support the Site HSE Manager by enforcing safety standards and coaching on safe practices across field operations.

You will conduct on-site inspections, track compliance, assist in incident documentation, and help prepare safety reports for data center sites. Excellent communication and OSHA-aligned qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety experience in construction or industrial environments.
• OSHA 30hr Construction required.
• OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry required.
• First Aid, Narcan, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, and AED training required.
• Emergency procedure training required.
• NFPA 70E and LOTO experience required.
• BCSP Certification (STS-C) or CHST required.
• Knowledge in Fall Protection, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Electrical Safety.
• Data Center experience as a professional.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with union workforce desired

Responsibilities

• Assist with site safety inspections and compliance checks.
• Monitor work areas for hazards and potential violations.
• Support the Site Safety Supervisor in verifying PPE compliance.
• Help track safety observations, audits, and training records.
• Assist in preparing safety reports, incident documentation, and compliance forms.
• Maintain an organized database of safety-related paperwork.
• Assist in incident investigations, gathering witness statements, and submitting reports.
• Track near misses and safety violations, escalating concerns to the Site HSE Manager.
• Ensure all safety documents and compliance records are maintained properly.
• Attend and assist with safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientations.
• Reinforce safe work practices by engaging with crews in the field.
• Help facilitate distribution of safety materials and PPE.
• Support the Site Safety Supervisor in emergency drills and response planning.
• Ensure all emergency equipment and first aid stations are stocked and accessible.
• Assist in training workers on evacuation procedures and emergency protocols.

Skills

Safety experience

OSHA 30 Construction

OSHA 510

First Aid

CPR

LOTO

NFPA 70E

STS-C/CHST

Fall Protection

Electrical Safety

Data Center

Union Experience

Job description

The HSE Site Safety Specialist supports the Site HSE Manager by ensuring daily compliance with safety policies and procedures on-site. This role is responsible for field-level enforcement of safety standards, conducting inspections, monitoring work activities, and coaching personnel on safe practices. The HSE Site Safety Specialist reports to the Site HSE Manager and acts as the first line of defense in hazard identification and mitigation.

What you will do:

Field-Level Safety Support

• Assist with site safety inspections and compliance checks.
• Monitor work areas for hazards and potential violations.
• Support the Site Safety Supervisor in verifying PPE compliance.

Documentation & Compliance Assistance

• Help track safety observations, audits, and training records.
• Assist in preparing safety reports, incident documentation, and compliance forms.
• Maintain an organized database of safety-related paperwork.
• Assist in incident investigations, gathering witness statements, and submitting reports.
• Track near misses and safety violations, escalating concerns to the Site HSE Manager.
• Ensure all safety documents and compliance records are maintained properly.

Worker Interaction & Training Support

• Attend and assist with safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientations.
• Reinforce safe work practices by engaging with crews in the field.
• Help facilitate distribution of safety materials and PPE.
• Support the Site Safety Supervisor in emergency drills and response planning.
• Ensure all emergency equipment and first aid stations are stocked and accessible.
• Assist in training workers on evacuation procedures and emergency protocols.

What you will need:

• 3+ years of safety experience in construction or industrial environments.
• OSHA 30hr Construction required.
• OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry required.
• First Aid, Narcan, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, and AED training required.
• Emergency procedure training required.
• NFPA 70E and LOTO experience required.
• BCSP Certification (Safety Trained Supervisor (STS-C) or higher) or CHST required.
• Knowledge in the following areas is required: Fall Protection, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Electrical Safety
• Data Center experience as a professional
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with union workforce desired

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring:

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience