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About The Role
The Safety Specialist will perform full-time onsite construction safety-related duties on datacenter builds in Roanoke, VA. Prior safety experience is required.

Northeast

• Roanoke, VA

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Owner's Representative for safety across data center construction and operational environments
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1926 Standards for Construction and company-specific protocols
• Oversee safety for site workers, contractors, and the general public in active electrical and data center settings
• Develop and deliver safety kick-off presentations, on-site orientations, and daily pre-shift meetings
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and audits with an emphasis on electrical systems and high-risk work areas
• Investigate incidents, document findings, and ensure follow-up corrective actions
• Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and site-specific safety plans
• Recommend modifications or improvements to equipment, facilities, or processes to eliminate hazards
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports to internal stakeholders and clients
• Interface with municipalities, OSHA, insurance carriers, and other regulatory agencies as needed
• Maintain all safety documentation in accordance with site and corporate standards

Preferred Experience

• Previous safety oversight within data center construction or operations
• Experience with electrical safety, energized work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and arc flash hazard mitigation
• Familiarity with mission-critical environments and working with trades including electrical, mechanical, and HVAC

Education/Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• OSHA 30-Hour for Construction (required)
• 3-7 years of safety experience, with at least 2 years in data center or electrical environments
• BCSP Certification (e.g., CHST, CSP, ASP – required)
• Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong ability to train others on safety programs and procedures
• Skilled in recognizing potential hazards and recommending corrective action
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Technologically savvy and comfortable using digital safety platforms and reporting tools

What We Offer
BSI offers a competitive salary, group-sponsored health and dental, short-term and long-term disability, a company-matched 401 (k) plan, company-paid life insurance, 11 paid holidays, and 4 weeks paid time off.

The salary for this position can range from $90,000 -$105,000 annually; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Our Excellence Behaviors: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These three behaviors represent how we do things at BSI. They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to diversity.

About Us
BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society's critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.