Safety Specialist in Reno

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Job description:

About the role:

The Safety Specialist will perform onsite construction safety related duties on a Data Center project in Reno, NV.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an owner’s representative for safety
• Duties as required by 1926 OSHA Standards for Construction
• Ensure compliance for the safety of site workers and general public
• Develop safety kick-off presentations and conduct on-site orientations and pre-shift meetings
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, safety assessments and safety audits
• Investigate incidents and complete associated paperwork
• Conduct risk assessments
• Make recommendations concerning the modification, improvement, or removal of any company equipment, facilities, or machinery that is hazardous to employee safety or health
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested by management or customer
• Maintain all safety related documentation

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• 5+ years of fleet, transportation, logistics, construction EHS, or related experience
• Experience in large construction, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, or data center environments
• Strong knowledge of traffic management, struck-by hazards, mobile equipment, and vehicle-pedestrian safety
• Experience overseeing fleet vehicles, deliveries, buggies, carts, or UTVs strongly
• Experience conducting field inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up
• Strong contractor coordination, communication, documentation, and independent judgment skills
• Construction logistics or large-scale data center experience strongly
• OSHA 30, transportation-safety, defensive-driving, or recognized EHS certification
• Very polished and comfortable communicating with construction management, contractors, and drivers
• Approximately 70% field-based and 30% administrative/coordination work

What we offer:

The current project will be a 3 month duration with a potential to extend 1 year +. The schedule will vary, however, the expectation for the position is a minimum of 40 hours weekly as required by client. This is a 1099 contract no per diem; depending on experience, and ranges from $45-50 per hour. You must reside in the area and able to commute successfully for day-to-day operation. The schedule is M-F; however, flexibility is a must.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour