Job Title: Field Safety Professional - Data Center Construction
Location: Amarillo, TX (On-Site)
Industry: Construction

About the Company:
Our client is a leading construction firm specializing in large-scale and mission-critical projects, including state-of-the-art data centers. They are committed to delivering quality projects safely, on time, and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major data center construction project in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Position Overview:
The Field Safety Professional will be an essential member of the on-site safety team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices throughout the construction of a hyper-scaled data center. The role will involve close interaction with site leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring that all safety procedures are adhered to and promoting a culture of safety across the job site. This position will be fully on-site near Amarillo, Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dedicate a minimum of 80% of time to observing and correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel on best safety practices

• Actively engage with all employees to promote safe behaviors and improve workplace safety conditions

• Cultivate an injury- and accident-free work environment by anticipating, identifying, evaluating, and correcting hazardous conditions

• Provide new employee orientation and construction safety training programs; document and maintain training records

• Conduct and document safety inspections and report any safety violations or hazardous conditions to the Supervisor for immediate correction

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, owner specifications, and company safety policies/procedures

• Respond to any injury, incident, or near-miss on-site, documenting findings and assisting with incident analysis and follow-up actions

• Perform industrial hygiene monitoring and maintain necessary records

• Maintain clear and effective communication (verbal, written, and electronic) across all teams and stakeholders

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related field is preferred

• Certifications: OSHA 500 certification for construction, Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of construction safety-related experience

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of construction safety practices

  • Proficient in field observations, safety interactions, and behavioral interventions

  • Experience in safety training, including contractor orientations

  • Familiar with hazard communication programs and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

  • First Aid/CPR/AED certified

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Other Skills:

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

  • Ability to work effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments, including active construction sites

  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively in diverse settings

  • Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations

  • Self-starter, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and inspect confined or underground spaces

• Must be able to lift or manipulate up to 50 pounds and carry or push it 50-100 feet

• Must possess close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor construction environment

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and crawl frequently to examine project work and monitor safety conditions

• Flexible work schedule to accommodate extended hours or off-shift work as needed by construction schedules

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $77,000 to $88,400 per year DOE

• Bonus Package: Available

• Per Diem: $160 per day for assignments 50+ miles away

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Additional Requirements:

• Strict alcohol and drug testing policy in place

If you are passionate about construction safety and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity on a large-scale data center project!