Safety Specialist II

CPG; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG is seeking a Safety Specialist II to identify and mitigate safety hazards, implement safety protocols, and ensure compliance in data center service operations. The role requires experience in safety practices and the ability to promote a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, delivering training, and coordinating with multiple departments. Travel up to 30% may be required, with a focus on maintaining compliant safety practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and standards.
• Experience in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• NFPA70E and safety training certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify hazards across operations.
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective action plans.
• Deliver safety training to employees and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summmary

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 with all safety regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in safety, preferably in data center service operations, and a passion for promoting a safety and healthy work environment.

Title

Safety Specialist II

Location

Abilene, TX

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in EHS 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.)
• OSHA 500 certification, Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (required)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification (required)
• NFPA70E Instructor experience (desired)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Pre Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

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.

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