Safety Tech - Sidney, OH

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 164,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking a Construction Site Safety Technician for a 12-month, 1099 contractor role in Sidney, OH. You will oversee safety on a large-scale data center construction site, focusing on electrical installation, utility work, and related infrastructure.

Daily field presence, hazard assessments, and coordination with electricians and supervision are key. OSHA 30 certification and 5+ years of experience are required; per diem and weekly pay are provided.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
• Experience providing safety oversight for electrical contractors
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for electrical construction activities
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine safety inspections, observations, audits, and hazard assessments
• Monitor electrical installation and utility construction activities
• Work directly with electricians, foremen, and supervision to identify and correct unsafe conditions
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control activities
• Monitor temporary power and electrical safe work practices
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre‑task plans
• Monitor fall protection, elevated work, aerial lifts, and material handling operations
• Support excavation and underground utility activities where applicable
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project‑specific safety requirements
• Document field observations and track corrective actions through completion
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required inspection records, safety documentation, and compliance reports
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel
• Coordinate closely with the Project Safety Manager and other members of the site safety team

Skills

Field safety oversight

Hazard identification

Safety coaching

Site safety communication

Education

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Tools

LOTO

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Construction Site Safety Technician

Location: Sidney, OH

Duration: 12 Months (Immediate Need)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $63/hr (Local) | $48/hr (Non-Local)

Overtime: Paid After 40 Hours at 1.4x Base Rate

Per Diem: $125/Day (7 Days Per Week for Non-Local Candidates)

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 50-60 Hours Per Week

Possible Sunday Work as Project Needs Require

Why This Opportunity?

Join an electrical contractor supporting a large-scale data center construction project. This is a long-term opportunity providing hands‑on field safety oversight for electrical installation, utility construction, and related infrastructure activities.

The Construction Site Safety Technician will work directly in the field alongside electricians, supervision, and project safety leadership to identify hazards, monitor safe work practices, and ensure compliance with OSHA and project‑specific safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience

Experience providing safety oversight for electrical contractors

Current First Aid/CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

NFPA 70E training or certification

Data center or mission‑critical construction experience

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience

Electrical energization or commissioning experience

Utility construction experience

CHST, STSC, ASP, or other BCSP credential

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide daily field safety oversight for electrical construction activities
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine safety inspections, observations, audits, and hazard assessments
• Monitor electrical installation and utility construction activities
• Work directly with electricians, foremen, and supervision to identify and correct unsafe conditions
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control activities
• Monitor temporary power and electrical safe work practices
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre‑task plans
• Monitor fall protection, elevated work, aerial lifts, and material handling operations
• Support excavation and underground utility activities where applicable
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project‑specific safety requirements
• Document field observations and track corrective actions through completion
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required inspection records, safety documentation, and compliance reports
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel
• Coordinate closely with the Project Safety Manager and other members of the site safety team

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Electrical Construction Safety
• NFPA 70E
• Data Center & Mission-Critical Construction
• Electrical Installation & Utility Construction
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Hazardous Energy Control
• Temporary Power & Electrical Distribution
• Electrical Shock & Arc Flash Hazards
• Underground Utilities
• Excavation & Trenching
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Material Handling
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Safety Inspections & Field Observations
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, field‑focused safety professional who is comfortable working directly with electrical crews in a fast‑paced data center construction environment.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, recognizing hazards before incidents occur, communicating effectively with craft personnel and supervision, and consistently following through on corrective actions.