EHS Specialist, Data Center Construction
Overview
Own environmental, health, and safety (EHS) for a mission-critical data center construction site in Fairless Hills, PA. As the owner's representative, you are the on-the-ground 'eyes and ears,' coaching craft and supervision to build safety ownership—a Safety Coach, not a Safety Cop. You lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). This 12-month 1099 contract pays $50–$52/hour plus a $500 weekly housing allowance if you reside over 75 miles away. You drive incident investigations and corrective actions, maintaining an EHS management system aligned to ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001.
What You'll Do6
- 1Serve as the owner's representative and the on-the-ground 'eyes and ears' for a mission-critical construction site, coaching craft and supervision to build safety ownership.
- 2Lead hazard identification and risk assessments, reviewing safe work method statements and JSAs to ensure high-voltage work practices comply with NFPA 70E and effective Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- 3Conduct incident investigations and post-event root cause analyses, driving corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- 4Maintain EHS management system elements aligned to ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 and regional regulations, updating documentation and tracking metrics.
- 5Produce clear daily documentation and weekly timesheets using digital tools, issuing concise reports to the Owner/Client and the General Contractor.
- 6Be onsite Monday–Friday for 8-hour shifts, with no weekend work anticipated, ensuring consistent presence for safety oversight.
Requirements8
- 17+ years in data center construction safety, with mission-critical experience required.
- 2Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety preferred; alternatively, 10+ years of construction safety experience without a degree and/or data center background.
- 3High-voltage exposure preferred; NFPA 70E knowledge required.
- 4OSHA 500/510 required; BCSP CHST preferred.
- 5Fluency in the local language and strong proficiency in English.
- 6In-depth understanding of regional H&S regulations and competency with ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 systems.
- 7Proven strength in risk assessment, method statements, and post-incident root cause analysis.
- 8Exceptional written and verbal communication with Owners/Clients and General Contractors.
Salary Insight
$50 - $52k per year
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