Safety Specialist | Sterling, VA

HazTek Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm is seeking a Safety Specialist in Sterling, VA. You will ensure best practices in safety compliance for construction projects, manage contractor safety plans, and promote a positive safety culture. Candidates ideally have 10 years of construction safety experience and a background in data center projects, alongside strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' construction safety experience.
• Advanced experience in data center builds.
• Proficient in contractor communications and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with OSHA on construction projects.
• Consult on contractor safety plans.
• Promote Health & Safety initiatives across all projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Leadership

Data Center Safety Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a safety related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Safety Specialist in Sterling, VA supports specific project needs by ensuring best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, while enhancing the overall safety culture.

• Oversee all aspects of a complex electricalstructures and construction project ensuring OSHA compliance
• Consult with executive management on contractor safety plans and ensure implementation in place for each project.
• Provide review, and oversight, of construction Health & Safety management procedures
• Attend safety department and management meetings, training workshops, and daily activity briefings
• Oversee all subcontractors and contractors ensuring competency
• Continually encouraging, and promoting, Health & Safety initiatives aimed at influencing positive safety behavior on all projects

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years' of construction safety experience with formal qualifications in construction health and safety management
• Extensive experience in contractor communications, liaising with design teams, and other project professionals
• Advanced experience working on data center or mission critical builds
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

• Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a safety related field is a plus
• NFPA 70e

Overview

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employeesand 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 275 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.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $110,000

Travel | Relocation

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