Senior Safety & Risk Engineer, Data Center Ops

Us Tech Solutions; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead and mentor onsite construction teams, assess risks, and implement robust safety programs within data center projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, incident investigations, and the translation of safety plans into practical actions on site.

The ideal candidate has CSP/CHST qualifications, experience in mission-critical environments, and a strong grasp of electrical/mechanical systems as they relate to data

Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical environments and proactive safety methodologies.
• Experience with comprehensive safety programs.
• Successful implementation of Environmental Health & Safety enhancements.
• Ability to partner with teams and contractors to drive change.
• Technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data center construction.
• Understanding of fast-track design-build processes and related contracts.
• Familiarity with ground-up construction and retrofit projects in live environments.
• Proficient with MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direction, training, and mentoring to onsite construction teams and internal Client stakeholders to implement effective safety measures
• Perform risk assessments on retrofit projects including generation of safe work execution plans
• Collaborate with our internal teams to monitor the safety programs on project sites and maintain a good working relationship to facilitate zero incidents
• Facilitate incident investigation, RCA, and reporting for corrective actions
• Be actively engaged in maintaining cross functional relationships to foster cooperation and enhance safety endeavors
• Ensure internal processes are followed and align expectations on delivery timelines
• In conjunction with internal stakeholders develop robust safety processes and standards to enable efficiency and effectiveness along with leading effective cross-functional communications
• Work in conjunction with team’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) to understand the safety and quality control impacts of new designs, materials, and construction methods

Skills

Risk assessments

Incident investigation

Safety program implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and mentoring

Education

CSP certification

CHST certification

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead and mentor onsite construction teams, assess risks, and implement robust safety programs within data center projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, incident investigations, and the translation of safety plans into practical actions on site.

The ideal candidate has CSP/CHST qualifications, experience in mission-critical environments, and a strong grasp of electrical/mechanical systems as they relate to data