Construction Safety Specialist (Energy Construction)

Location: USA; hybrid/on-site at active construction locations with regular travel between project sites and short-term or potential long-term relocation covered by the company.

Company

hirify.global is expanding its portfolio of new construction projects, including power generation, data center, and infrastructure sites.

What you will do

• Implement and enforce site-specific HSE plans under the Construction Safety Manager.
• Conduct daily safety walks, inspections, and audits; document hazards and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Lead pre-task planning, JHAs, toolbox talks, new-hire orientations, and ongoing safety training for employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records, inspection logs, training documentation, incident reports, performance metrics, and trend analysis.
• Monitor OSHA and company compliance, support permit-to-work processes, coordinate emergency drills, and stop work when an imminent risk is identified.

Requirements

• 2+ years of construction safety experience, ideally in energy, industrial, utility-scale, or heavy civil construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, and scopes of work.
• Strong communication skills for working with craft workers, subcontractors, and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS or incident-reporting software.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs, wear required PPE, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel to and work on-site at active construction projects, including extended assignments.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• OSHA 500/510 authorized trainer certification.
• CSP, CHST, or similar safety credential.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience with power generation, substation, data center, or oil and gas construction projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, site-based work supporting employees, contractors, and subcontractors throughout the construction phase.
• Company-covered short-term and potential long-term relocation for project assignments.
• Regular exposure to outdoor conditions, construction equipment, elevated noise levels, uneven terrain, structures, ladders, and required PPE.
• Extended on-site presence may be required during peak construction phases.