Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist - Data Center Construction

Location: Lubbock, TX
Start: Immediate
Industry: Data Center / Commercial Construction
Schedule: Full-Time | Project-Based
Per Diem & Mobilization: Provided

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join a large-scale data center construction project in Lubbock, TX . This role will be responsible for supporting daily safety operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA and project-specific requirements, and working closely with field leadership, subcontractors, and trades to maintain a safe and productive jobsite.

The ideal candidate has hands-on data center construction experience , a strong background in electrical safety , and an OSHA 510 certification . This is a field-focused position for a safety professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and proactively addressing safety concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with OSHA, company, and project safety requirements
• Provide safety support and guidance to project management, superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors
• Lead and participate in daily toolbox talks, JHAs/JSA reviews, and safety meetings
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, inspections, and incident records
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective/preventative action plans
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and compliance
• Support site-specific safety orientations and onboarding
• Enforce safe work practices and stop work when an immediate safety concern exists
• Conduct regular inspections of electrical work, equipment, temporary power, and related activities
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, including proper LOTO practices and safe work procedures
• Assist with OSHA compliance and project safety audits
• Coordinate with project leadership to address safety trends and improve overall site safety

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 510 certification - REQUIRED
• Data center construction experience - REQUIRED
• Strong electrical safety experience - REQUIRED
• 3+ years of construction safety experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and safety regulations
• Experience working around electrical systems, temporary power, and energized work
• Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and confidently in a busy construction environment
• Ability to identify hazards and proactively communicate solutions
• Must be willing to work in Lubbock, TX for the duration of the project

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30
• CPR/First Aid
• Experience with mission-critical or hyperscale data center projects
• Electrical safety training/certifications
• Experience with large electrical scopes, commissioning, or MEP construction
• Additional safety certifications such as CHST, STS, or similar

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive Pay - DOE
• Per Diem Provided
• Mobilization/Travel Assistance Provided
• Immediate Start
• Long-Term Project Opportunity
• Work on a major data center construction project
• Opportunity to work with an experienced project and safety team

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on, proactive Safety Specialist who knows how to operate in the field—not someone who simply manages paperwork. The right candidate will be comfortable walking an active construction site, communicating with trades and subcontractors, identifying electrical and construction hazards, and working directly with project leadership to keep the project moving safely.