Project Safety Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Shirley Parsons is partnered with a client in need of a Project Safety Representative to support electronic security systems installation and commissioning on a large-scale data center construction project in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This individual will oversee day-to-day site safety activities, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements, and work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and other trades to promote a strong safety culture. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee daily construction safety activities, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety programs. 
• Conduct site inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective actions. 
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety plans, permits, and daily pre-task planning documentation. 
• Monitor high-risk activities, including electrical work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fall protection, and aerial lift operations. 
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices. 
• Support safety procedures during electrical systems testing, energization, and commissioning activities. 
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action follow-up. 
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and weekly safety reports. 
• Promote a proactive safety culture and enforce stop-work authority when necessary. 

Required Qualifications  

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety/EHS experience, preferably on large commercial or industrial projects. 
• OSHA 30 Construction certification required. 
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, fall protection, aerial lifts/MEWPs, and permit-to-work procedures. 
• Experience working alongside general contractors and subcontractors on active construction sites. 
• Strong communication, safety documentation, and incident investigation skills. 
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Port Washington, Wisconsin, with occasional weekend or extended-hour coverage. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Previous data center or mission-critical construction experience. 
• Experience supporting electronic security systems, low-voltage electrical installations, or similar construction scopes. 
• Professional safety certifications such as CHST, CSP, or ASP. 
• First Aid/CPR certification. 
• Experience supporting commissioning and energization activities. 

At Shirley Parsons, we enable clients to optimize their operational performance by delivering reliable and efficient EHS solutions.

In 2005, a small team founded a specialized recruiting business that was committed to building a safe, sustainable, and prosperous world. Over the last 16 years at Shirley Parsons, we have worked tirelessly for our community of clients and candidates, solidifying our position as the go-to source for EHS talent around the globe.

As our reputation has grown, so have the career opportunities available to our employees; we have diversified our business to include subscription and EHS management consulting services, and now have more than 300 associates delivering for partners across 3 continents.

Company Description

At Shirley Parsons, we enable clients to optimize their operational performance by delivering reliable and efficient EHS solutions.\r\n\r\nIn 2005, a small team founded a specialized recruiting business that was committed to building a safe, sustainable, and prosperous world. Over the last 16 years at Shirley Parsons, we have worked tirelessly for our community of clients and candidates, solidifying our position as the go-to source for EHS talent around the globe.\r\n\r\nAs our reputation has grown, so have the career opportunities available to our employees; we have diversified our business to include subscription and EHS management consulting services, and now have more than 300 associates delivering for partners across 3 continents.