Safety Specialist

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Safety Specialist develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive safety programs for complex construction projects in highly regulated environments. This role focuses on aligning site-specific safety plans with OSHA, FDA, and pharmaceutical industry standards while supporting project teams to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient worksite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans that align with OSHA, FDA, and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments to identify hazards related to chemical handling, cleanroom construction, and specialized equipment installation.
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols by ensuring contractors and subcontractors follow established procedures, PPE requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform regular site inspections and safety audits of construction areas to identify unsafe practices, equipment misuse, or environmental risks.
• Investigate incidents, including accidents, near-misses, and safety violations, and lead root-cause analyses to determine corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs on topics such as hazardous materials, confined space entry, and emergency response procedures.
• Manage safety-related documentation by maintaining accurate records of safety audits, permits, incident reports, and compliance certifications.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and quality assurance teams to integrate safety considerations into all phases of construction.
• Promote a strong safety culture on site by engaging with field personnel, reinforcing best practices, and encouraging proactive hazard reporting.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to develop and implement safety plans in alignment with OSHA, FDA, and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments for chemical handling, cleanroom construction, and specialized equipment installation.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring compliance with safety protocols, PPE requirements, and regulatory guidelines on construction sites.
• Skilled in performing site inspections and safety audits to identify unsafe practices, equipment misuse, and environmental risks.
• Experience leading incident investigations and root-cause analyses for accidents, near-misses, and safety violations.
• Ability to design and deliver safety training programs, including topics such as hazardous materials, confined spaces, and emergency response.
• Proficiency in managing safety documentation, including safety audits, permits, incident reports, and compliance certifications.
• Effective collaboration skills to work with engineers, project managers, and quality assurance teams to integrate safety into construction activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety or a closely related field.
• 0-2 years of experience working as a safety specialist in a construction environment.
• Current OSHA 30 certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in building a career in safety within complex, highly regulated construction environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with field personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Motivation to gain hands-on experience in data center projects within a rapidly growing industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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