Safety Specialist

Actalent; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Safety Specialist in Leesburg, VA, to oversee health and safety procedures across multiple data center operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and conducting audits. This is an 8-month contract with potential for full-time employment, offering an hourly rate of $50-$53.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in vertical construction as a site safety specialist.
• OSHA certifications including OSHA 500 and CHST preferred.
• Experience in data center construction is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts for the creation of Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Conduct and record weekly site safety audits.
• Ensure subcontractors follow safety regulations.

Skills

Compliance

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

MS Office

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Job Description

The Safety Specialist will play a crucial role in overseeing the health and safety procedures for multiple data center operations in the Northern Virginia region. As a floater, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures across various project sites, driving to 2-3 locations per week. This is an 8-month contract position with a strong possibility of transitioning to full-time, offering limited to no overtime.

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Safety Specialist will play a crucial role in overseeing the health and safety procedures for multiple data center operations in the Northern Virginia region. As a floater, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures across various project sites, driving to 2-3 locations per week. This is an 8-month contract position with a strong possibility of transitioning to full-time, offering limited to no overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts for the creation of Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Work with project teams to establish a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Assist and participate in client-sponsored safety meetings and training sessions.
• Conduct and record weekly site safety audits at multiple locations to ensure and document safe working conditions.
• Ensure subcontractors follow client procedures, OSHA, state, and site-specific regulations.
• Assist the client Safety Manager with safety and health issues concerning employees, subcontractors, clients, and the general public.
• Ensure subcontractors properly use their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety documentation, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), permits, and training records.
• Collect and record data and pertinent information related to safety incidents.
• Attend coordination meetings to offer advice on performing upcoming tasks safely.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 7 years of experience in vertical construction as a site safety specialist.
• OSHA certifications, including OSHA 500 and CHST (preferred).
• Experience in data center construction is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A partnership approach to safety, collaborating effectively with various teams.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment involves traveling between different data center sites within the Northern Virginia region, requiring a do-not-exceed mileage allowance of $175 per week. It demands a professional approach to safety management, ensuring a compliant and safe working atmosphere across all project sites. The role involves interaction with various stakeholders, requiring effective communication and coordination skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $53.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Leesburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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