Safety Specialist II

CPG; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Safety Specialist II to identify hazards, develop safety protocols, and ensure compliance with regulations across data center operations.

Ideal candidate has 1–3 years EHS experience, OSHA NFPA 70E knowledge, and strong communication. Responsibilities include policy verification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training. Collaborative, proactive role with emphasis on staying current with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in EHS in general industry, preferably with data center construction, maintenance, service and facility operations experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location.
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 70E, DOT, and environmental compliance is a plus.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and can follow reporting processes. Communicate effectively with client safety team regarding incidents and other action items.
• Experience with JHAs, SOPs, MOPS, technical reports and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Verify safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct project management & regular risk assessments, inspections, and audits to identify potential safety hazards and risks for construction, battery maintenance/installation, HVAC, data center facility operations, commissioning, and other departments.
• Investigate incidents to determine their root causes and develop corrective action plans.
• Building and giving safety training to employees.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that safety issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Monitor and review safety performance metrics to identify trend areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest safety regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations

JHAs

SOPs

MOPs

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Safety Specialist II

Location: 21000 Ashburn Crossing Drive Suite 100 Ashburn, VA

Job Id: 1055

# of Openings: 1

Position Summary

Our company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Safety Specialist to join our team. The Safety Specialist will be responsible for identifying and assessing potential safety hazards, developing and implementing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance will all safety regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in safety, preferrable in data center service operations, and a passion for promoting a safety and healthy work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct project management & regular risk assessments, inspections, and audits to identify potential safety hazards and risks for construction, battery maintenance/installation, HVAC, data center facility operations, commissioning, and other departments.
• Investigate incidents to determine their root causes and develop corrective action plans.
• Building and giving safety training to employees.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that safety issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Monitor and review safety performance metrics to identify trend areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Education/Experience (Desired):

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in EHS in general industry, preferably with data center construction, maintenance, service and facility operations experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location.
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 70E, DOT, and environmental compliance is a plus.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and can follow reporting processes. Communicate effectively with client safety team regarding incidents and other action items.
• Experience with JHAs, SOPs, MOPS, technical reports and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge with experience using Microsoft Office

Certificates and Licenses:

• BCSP credentials are a plus (CHST, CSP, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities for this position.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

CPG Participates in E-Verify

Pay Range: $74,851 - $112,222 per hour