Safety Specialist| Philadelphia, PA

HazTek Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

EAP Health Advocacy

Education Assistance

Job summary

HazTek Safety Management is seeking a Safety Specialist in Philadelphia, PA with a strong background in data center and electrical construction to support complex commercial projects. The role requires proactive engagement with crews, risk identification, and a culture where safety comes first on-site.

You will lead site safety through OSHA compliance, daily safety briefings, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring proper PPE use and safe work practices across multiple trades while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required; OSHA 510 preferred
• Active First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience with high-risk operations: Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation.
• Data center or mission critical facility construction experience preferred
• Electrical construction safety experience, including switchyards or substations, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with HazTek's Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, and Accountability

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Safety: Promote OSHA compliance and foster a proactive safety culture across major regional projects.
• Educate & Engage: Lead interactive daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses to keep site crews prepared and informed
• Inspections & Audits: Conduct daily site inspections and equipment checks to identify hazards before incidents occur
• Investigate & Solve: Perform root-cause accident investigations, complete detailed incident documentation, and implement swift corrective actions
• Enforce Compliance: Reinforce proper PPE usage and safe work practices during high risk activites across multiple trades

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Risk identification

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

OSHA 510

First Aid / CPR / AED

Job description

Responsibilities

Safety Specialist

At HazTek Safety Management, safety is more than a requirement-it's a commitment. We're looking for an expereinced Safety Specialist in Philadelphia, PA with a strong background in Data center and electrical construction to support our complex commercial construction projects.

If you're a proactive safety professional who knows how to engage crews, identify risks and promote a culture where safety comes first,this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with an industry leader.

• Lead Site Safety: Promote OSHA compliance and foster a proactive safety culture across major regional projects.

• Educate & Engage: Lead interactive daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses to keep site crews prepared and informed

• Inspections & Audits: Conduct daily site inspections and equipment checks to identify hazards before incidents occur

• Investigate & Solve: Perform root-cause accident investigations, complete detailed incident documentation, and implement swift corrective actions

• Enforce Compliance: Reinforce proper PPE usage and safe work practices during high risk activies across multiple trades

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required; OSHA 510 preferred

• Active First Aid / CPR / AED certification.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety regulations.

• Hands-on experience with high-risk operations: Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation.

• Data center or mission critical facility construction experience preferred

• Electrical construction safety experience, including switchyards or substations, preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to HazTek's Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, and Accountability

Benefits offered for Full Time Employees

• 401(k): Company match
• Life & AD&D
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement
• EAP & Health Advocacy
• Professional Development & Education Assistance

Overview

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 375 full-time HazTek safety professionals.

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of theorganization; an environmentin which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Travel | Relocation

Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity