Safety Manager / Safety Specialist

Description Join Safety Controls Technology (SCT), a nationally recognized occupational safety and health consulting firm, on a two-year, mission-critical data center project in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We're hiring experienced Safety Managers to support hyperscale data center construction from February 2027 through November 2028, driving regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and advancing client safety culture through proactive leadership, assessment, training, and incident management. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE Local Grand Rapids assignment with no travel: home every nightTwo-year assignment: February 2027 through November 2028High-visibility work on a hyperscale, mission-critical data center project Ideal Candidate You're a seasoned safety professional who knows mission-critical construction from the inside. You bring hyperscale data center experience, whether in a safety leadership role or through years of field safety work on mission-critical projects, and you hold a CSP or CHST. You live in the Grand Rapids area and want a two-year local assignment rather than life on the road. You move fluidly between roles (auditor, trainer, investigator, and first responder), always looking one step ahead for the hazard others miss. Requirements What You'll Do Conduct comprehensive, site-wide safety and health risk assessments to identify hazards and systematically prioritize mitigation effortsPromote and enforce construction site and plant safety compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standardsLead and participate in investigations of recordable injuries, high-risk incidents, illnesses, and near-miss events; perform root cause analyses (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive action plansPrepare detailed incident investigation reports and track corrective actions to closureSupport and enhance client safety culture by implementing proactive safety programs, systems, and performance improvement initiativesDevelop, implement, and continuously improve auditing and inspection processes; conduct annual audits of safety, health, and industrial hygiene programsPerform routine audits of facilities, work practices, and work-in-progress to ensure regulatory and procedural complianceConduct annual safety risk assessments to quantify risk exposure and prioritize corrective actions, including oversight of contractor activitiesPerform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and ergonomic assessments to reduce exposure to workplace hazardsOversee and administer contractor safety programs at client sitesMaintain OSHA logs and ensure compliance with all injury and illness recordkeeping requirementsExecute and coordinate required safety training programs in accordance with client expectations and OSHA requirementsProvide on-site medical response services, including first aid, emergency treatment, and initial illness care for injured or ill employeesCoordinate local case management activities, including transportation of injured employees to medical facilities and administration of workers' compensation processesMaintain and update facility safety policies and procedures as part of an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) that meets or exceeds OSHA standardsChampion SCT's 4E's philosophy (Engages, Enlists, Envisions, and Executes) throughout client organizationsParticipate in corporate safety leading indicator programs, including metric tracking and monthly meetings What You'll Need Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) requiredExperience meeting one of the following:Five (5) years of data center experience in a leadership role, including hyperscale data center experience; orSeven (7) years of mission-critical construction safety experience, including a hyperscale data center; orTen (10) years of progressive field safety experience on mission-critical projectsOSHA 30-Hour certification requiredMust live in the Grand Rapids, MI area; this is a local position with no travel, lodging, or per diemAvailable for the full project duration, February 1, 2027 through November 2028Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations CPR, First Aid, and AED certification requiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesValid driver's license and high school diploma required Preferred Qualifications College degreeAssociate Safety Professional (ASP)Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) may be consideredOSHA 510 certificationBilingual (English/Spanish) Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to move throughout construction and industrial environments, including climbing ladders and stairsAbility to see, hear, and communicate effectively within normal parametersProficiency in Microsoft Office applications Equal Employment Opportunity SCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. SCT is a drug-free workplace.