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At Professional Teleconcepts, we are seeking a proactive and experienced Lead Safety Specialist to oversee field safety compliance for high-bay manufacturing and structured cabling infrastructure buildouts. Operating inside fast-track facilities with peak crewing of 70–100 technicians, this position is responsible for identifying and mitigating high-risk hazards, including elevated work up to 45 feet, heavy aerial lift operations, multi-trade spatial congestion, and enclosed space construction. The Lead Safety Specialist will uphold strict site compliance, maintain daily JTSA records, and shield operations from site risk and non-compliance penalties. Responsible for the oversight of 5 other Safety Specialists supporting the project. Will serve as the ‘go-to’ individual. 

 Hyperscaler & Manufacturing Project Sites / Various field locations (100% travel — Schedule: 3 weeks on / 1 week off; 7x12-hour shifts)hotel and per diem.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more! 

What you’ll do

The Lead Safety Specialist will execute daily on-site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) oversight to ensure all field operations strictly adhere to OSHA regulations, client-specific contractor policies, and company standards. Under the direction of project leadership, you will lead daily safety briefings, audit active elevated work, enforce 100% fall protection and tool tethering, oversee drop-zone barricades, and conduct hazard assessments across all shifts. You will serve as the primary on-site authority for safety compliance, maintaining a proactive safety culture while enabling production on aggressive milestone schedules.

Essential Functions

• Elevated & High-Angle Safety Oversight: Enforce 100% fall protection compliance and tool-tethering rules for overhead operations reaching 40–45 feet (basket trays, unit struts, roof trusses). Verify daily aerial lift (MEWP) pre-shift inspections and operator certifications.

• Drop Zone & Multi-Trade Coordination: Manage ground safety spotters and establish physical perimeter barricades ("danger zones") beneath overhead work areas. Coordinate travel lanes and spatial boundaries alongside active co-habitating trades in congested high-bay environments.

• JTSA & Pre-Task Reviews: Lead daily morning safety meetings and verify Job Technical Safety Assessments (JTSAs) for all crew members. Ensure JTSAs are updated immediately when task scope, environment, or physical hazards change.

• Incident Management & Reporting: Investigate and document all near-misses, injuries, property damage, or policy violations immediately. Ensure initial incident reports are escalated to site leadership and client POCs within mandated timeframes.

• Heat-Related Illness & Environmental Safety: Implement and manage site heat stress prevention plans for intensive 12-hour shifts, including monitoring heat index conditions, enforcing mandatory hydration/rest cycles, ensuring shaded/conditioned break areas, and training crews to identify early symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

• Specialized Trade & Material Safety: Inspect enclosed space work areas (10ft10ft IDF rooms) for proper ventilation, egress paths, dust control, and safe manual handling of heavy hardware/plywood. Oversee HazCom compliance (SDS) for fire-stop sealants and fiber optic glass shard management.

• Client Policy Compliance & Audit Enforcement: Enforce client-specific contractor conduct rules (badging, photo/video bans, ITAR data protection, traffic regulations, and LOTO compliance) to eliminate risk of financial deductions or site bans.

• Stop Work Authority: Exercise and enforce Stop Work Authority immediately upon observing unmitigated hazards, unsafe acts, or non-compliant site conditions without hesitation.

Pay range is $45-$60 per hour depending on experience

What you’ll need

• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required. OSHA 500, OSHA 510, or MEWP/Aerial Lift Trainer certifications strongly preferred.

• Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of OSHA 1926 standards (Subpart M Fall Protection, Subpart L Scaffolding/Lifts, Subpart CC Cranes/Rigging, Silica Standards, HazCom, and Confined Spaces). Familiarity with telecommunications and electrical construction environments.

• High-Bay & Lift Operations: Proven expertise managing safety for high-angle work (40ft+) utilizing boom lifts, scissor lifts, and overhead structural rigging.

• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and conflict-resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to enforce safety compliance diplomatically with field crews under tight production deadlines.

• Analytical & Auditing Skills: Strong risk assessment capabilities to evaluate job sites, identify hidden physical/environmental hazards, and review complex safety documentation.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Schedule & Hours: Willingness to work an intensive shift schedule consisting of 3 weeks on / 1 week off, logging 7 days a week at 12 hours per day (84 hours/week).

• Travel & Site Conditions: 100% travel required. Ability to work in active manufacturing, hyperscaler data center, and commercial construction environments.

• Physicality: Ability to stand, walk, and navigate large-scale facilities (~140k–500k sq ft) for extended periods. Must be capable of climbing ladders, accessing elevated work platforms, inspecting tight enclosed spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs when inspecting safety gear and equipment.