Safety Specialist-Data Center

CBRE; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks a Safety Specialist to develop and manage accident prevention and safety programs across construction sites, with a focus on electrical safety experience.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in construction safety, OSHA 30 certification, STS-Cor CHST within 90 days, and strong communication to coach safe behaviors among field crews and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 2 to 3 years of related experience.
• 1-3 years in construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred).
• OSHA30 Construction required
• STS-Cor CHST required within 90 days of employment
• Experience with union workforce desired
• Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influence behaviors
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the administration of the project/company accident prevention efforts.
• Develop and facilitate appropriate training programs.
• Conduct work area assessments.
• Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet company safety standards.
• Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.
• Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communication amongst employees.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure safety completion by reviewing the job hazard analysis for major phases of our work.
• Support Crew Foreman/General Foreman in development of Job Hazard Analyses.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks. Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.
• Meet regularly with field personnel and support in the development of project specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Assist with delivery of jobsitespecific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Support Project Leadership in completion of incident investigations.
• Facilitate all injury/illness cases.

Skills

Safety management

Construction safety

OSHA 30

CHST

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technologyinfrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data centerinfrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broadspectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled techniciansdeliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US andAPAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructuretechnologies 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.

Position: Safety Specialist

Who You Are

This role is essential for developing,implementing, and managing comprehensive accident prevention and safetyprograms, with a particular focus on construction environments and a preferencefor electrical safety experience. The Safety Specialist will be responsible forconducting work area assessments, performing and documenting jobsiteinspections, delivering safety training, and ensuring rigorous compliance withfederal and state regulations. Key duties also include evaluating programeffectiveness through daily field walks, supporting incident investigations andjob hazard analyses, and providing crucial coaching and feedback to promotesafe behaviors among employees. This position requires 1-3 years ofconstruction safety experience and OSHA 30 certification.

Whatyou Will Do

• Develops and manages theadministration of the project/company accident prevention efforts.
• Develop and facilitate appropriatetraining programs.
• Conduct work area assessments.
• Develop, organize, and implementsafety related programs that meet company safety standards.
• Perform and document jobsiteinspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.
• Coordinate and conduct safetymeetings/training programs to ensure effective communication amongst employees.
• Participate in regulatory agencyinspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and stateregulations.
• Ensure safety completion by reviewingthe job hazard analysis for major phases of our work.
• Support Crew Foreman/General Foremenin development of Job Hazard Analyses.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safetyprograms through daily field walks. Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.
• Meet regularly with field personneland support in the development of project specific corrective action plans toaddress safety issues and concerns.
• Provide regular feedback to projectleadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement andrecognition.
• Assist with delivery of jobsitespecific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, asapplicable.
• Support Project Leadership incompletion of incident investigations.
• Facilitate all injury/illness cases.

What You Will Need

• HSdiploma with 2 to 3 years of related experience.
• 1- 3 years in construction safety experience(electrical safety experience preferred).
• OSHA30 Construction required
• STS-Cor CHST required within 90 days of employment
• Experiencewith union workforce desired
• Abilityto work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influencebehaviors
• Proficientin using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

WhyCBRE:

When you join CBRE,you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services andinvestment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problemsolvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Ourcollaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity,service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds andskillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your owncourse and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate'sunique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificialintelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidatesdisclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

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

Disclaimers:

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

Relocation assistance and sign-onbonuses may be available on selected positions only, for qualified candidatesbased on role requirements and experience.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).