Traveling Bilingual Electrical Occupational Health and Safety Tech

Traveling Bilingual Occupational Health and Safety Technician – Electrical Data Center Construction

Location: Nationwide Projects, Including Indiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Ohio
Pay: $42.00–$50.00/hour (DOE)
Per Diem: $800/week for employees who live more than 60 miles from the project site
Duration: 12–18 month contract
Schedule: 50–60+ hours per week, Monday–Saturday
Shift: Day shift, with night shift availability required if needed

Position Overview

Our client, a leading electrical subcontractor specializing in mission-critical construction, is seeking experienced Bilingual Occupational Health and Safety Technicians to support large-scale data center construction projects throughout the United States.

Current and potential project locations include Indiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and additional locations based on project needs.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish and have a strong background in electrical construction safety, with experience supporting large-scale, complex projects. Applicants must understand energy flow within data center environments and have experience with complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, hazardous energy control, and electrical safety practices.

Travel flexibility is required. Project assignments and final placement locations are determined by the client based on project needs. Preferred locations cannot be guaranteed, and candidates must be willing to travel and accept assignments at locations designated by the client.

Candidates should also consider seasonal weather conditions and the demands of traveling construction work before applying, as assignments may involve outdoor work in varying climates and weather conditions.

Position Summary

The Traveling Occupational Health and Safety Technician will support jobsite safety operations across large-scale electrical data center construction projects. This individual will work closely with project management, superintendents, electrical foremen, and field personnel to identify hazards, prevent workplace incidents, promote safe work practices, and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company policies, and client safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting electrical construction safety, communicating safety requirements in both English and Spanish, and promoting safe work practices throughout all phases of data center construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor large-scale electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and project requirements.
• Support and monitor complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and hazardous energy control.
• Demonstrate an understanding of energy flow and electrical systems within data center environments.
• Identify electrical hazards associated with installation, testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training in both English and Spanish.
• Communicate safety policies, procedures, and corrective actions effectively with a diverse field workforce.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, and corrective action logs.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and root-cause analysis.
• Verify proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and adherence to safe work practices.
• Assist with client audits, safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and site inspections.
• Serve as a safety resource for electrical field personnel, foremen, and project management teams.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and help prevent workplace injuries and electrical incidents.
• Travel to project locations throughout the United States as assigned by the client.
• Adapt to changing project locations, schedules, seasonal weather conditions, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated construction safety experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of large-scale electrical construction safety experience required.
• Data center, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial electrical construction experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills required.
• Understanding of energy flow and electrical systems within data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hazards, hazardous energy control, and complex LOTO procedures.
• Current NFPA 70E certification required; training alone does not meet this requirement.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, electrical safety standards, and construction safety practices.
• Excellent communication, observation, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide based on project requirements.
• Flexibility to accept project assignments outside a preferred location.
• Willingness to work night shifts when required.
• Ability to work in varying seasonal weather conditions and outdoor construction environments.

Compensation & Contract Details

• Pay: $42.00–$50.00/hour, based on experience.
• Per Diem: $800/week for employees who live more than 60 miles from the project site.
• Contract Duration: 12–18 months.
• Schedule: 50–60+ hours per week, Monday–Saturday, with potential overtime.
• Project Locations: Nationwide, including Indiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and additional locations as needed.
• Shift: Primarily days, with night shift flexibility required.
• Travel: Multiple large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.
• Placement: Final project location is determined by the client based on business needs; preferred locations are not guaranteed.

Important Candidate Requirements

Candidates must meet all three core experience requirements to be considered:

1. 5+ years of dedicated construction safety experience.
2. 3+ years of large-scale electrical construction safety experience.
3. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Candidates must also hold current NFPA 70E certification and possess the required OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications.

Please note: These positions require nationwide travel and flexibility regarding project placement. Candidates who are unwilling to travel outside their preferred locations may not be a fit. Candidates without the required electrical construction safety background, data center or mission-critical experience, or bilingual English/Spanish proficiency will not be considered.

Talent Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.