Safety Specialist - Data Center

Summary: Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is a company known for delivering high-profile, complex projects with a strong emphasis on safety. The Safety Specialist role involves supporting the Project Team in developing an Incident and Injury Free Culture, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and assisting with safety training and incident investigations. Responsibilities: - Assist in evaluation of the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log any observations in our leading indicator system - Support the Safety team in the execution of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns - Provide feedback to Safety leadership on observed needed areas for safety improvement and recognition - Assist in providing coaching to employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors - Assist with job site-specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable - Assist with basic safety training, testing for all employees (HazCom, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag-out, etc.) - Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations - Assist in facilitation of injury/illness cases - Raise any potential compliance risks to Safety leadership - Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning: Ensure that meetings are taking place daily - Evaluate the participation of the crew and/or whether the foreman gave them an opportunity to do so - Evaluate meetings and provide feedback to Safety leadership on effectiveness (to be relayed to Project leadership as needed) - Evaluate or identify whether Foreman, GF and Superintendents are following the program elements for how we plan Safety for the project Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required - OSHA 30 Construction required - CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred) - Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record - 0-2 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred) - Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI - Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders - Organization and communication skills - Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: - Bilingual proficiency preferred - STS and STSC certification preferred, along with other safety certifications desired - Experience with union workforce desired Required Skills: OSHA 30 Construction, CPR/FA Certification, Safety Certifications, Electrical Safety, Construction Safety, NFPA Standards, NESC Standards, ASTM Standards, ANSI Standards, Microsoft Office, Bilingual Proficiency Benefits: Competitive compensation package, Robust benefits program