Job Description
Position Summary
The Construction Safety Professional is responsible for supporting and advancing Vertiv's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across active construction and mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role partners with project leadership, contractors, and field personnel to promote a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement effective accident prevention strategies.
The position supports construction operations through worksite assessments, safety training, incident investigations, and hazard mitigation activities. Senior-level professionals may also provide leadership oversight of project safety programs, mentor safety staff, and serve as a key safety liaison for project leadership and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Conduct worksite safety inspections, assessments, and audits across active construction sites.
* Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors; implement corrective and preventive actions.
* Support development and execution of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk mitigation plans.
* Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
* Develop and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training programs for field personnel and contractors.
* Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
* Provide coaching and guidance to project teams on safe work practices and safety program expectations.
* Maintain safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records in alignment with company standards.
* Collaborate with project leadership to integrate safety planning into daily construction operations.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen site safety culture and performance.
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
* 4-8 years of construction safety experience depending on level and project scope.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently and effectively in a field-based construction environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting union labor environments.
* Experience working in data center or mission-critical construction environments.
* Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or industrial construction projects.
* OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
* STS-C (Safety Trained Supervisor - Construction) or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification required within 90 days of hire.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical & Environmental Demands
* Ability to walk and stand for extended periods on active construction sites.
* Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
* Ability to safely navigate construction environments including uneven surfaces and elevated work areas.
Travel
* 30-50%
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
* Customer Focus
* Operational Excellence
* High-Performance Culture
* Innovation
* Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
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