Electrical Safety Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Electrical Safety Risk Assessment:
   • Conduct thorough assessments of electrical systems, installations, and equipment on construction sites or within data centers to identify electrical hazards and risks.
   • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing electrical safety measures and recommend improvements.
   • Ensure electrical installations comply with local and international electrical safety codes, such as NFPA 70E, IEC, OSHA, or other relevant standards.
2. Develop and Implement Safety Protocols:
   • Create and enforce electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, arc flash safety procedures, and grounding standards.
   • Develop and implement emergency response plans related to electrical hazards (e.g., electrical shock, fires, explosions).
   • Ensure electrical safety guidelines are integrated into the overall site safety management plan.
   • Ensure electrical systems meet regulatory requirements for construction safety and data center standards (e.g., National Electrical Code, NEC).
3. Safety Training and Awareness:
   • Conduct electrical safety training for workers, including electrical contractors, site personnel, and data center staff.
   • Provide education on the proper use of electrical protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) like arc-rated clothing, gloves, and face shields.
   • Promote awareness of electrical hazards and best safety practices among workers and supervisors.
4. Inspections and Audits:
   • Perform regular electrical safety inspections and audits on the construction site or data center to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
   • Inspect electrical systems, wiring, power distribution units (PDUs), circuit breakers, grounding systems, and other related equipment to ensure they are installed and functioning safely.
   • Identify non-compliance or unsafe practices and recommend corrective actions to management.
   • Document and report findings from inspections and audits, tracking corrective actions to closure.
5. Incident Investigation:
   • Investigate electrical safety incidents, including electrical shocks, fires, arc flashes, and near misses.
   • Identify root causes of electrical incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to mitigate future risks.
   • Compile detailed incident reports and safety analysis for review by senior management and regulatory authorities.
6. Collaboration with Contractors and Subcontractors:
   • Work closely with electrical contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards during the installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems.
   • Ensure that electrical workers are equipped with the proper safety gear and are trained on safe work practices.
   • Monitor contractor performance to ensure electrical safety regulations are being adhered to during construction or operational phases.
7. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
   • Stay up-to-date with relevant electrical safety regulations, codes, and industry standards, such as OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace), and IEC standards.
   • Ensure electrical systems and practices comply with local, state, and national safety regulations.
   • Assist with inspections from regulatory agencies and support in audits and certifications related to electrical safety compliance.
8. Emergency Response and Preparedness:
   • Lead electrical emergency response drills for both construction and data center environments.
   • Ensure that workers are prepared to respond appropriately to electrical emergencies, such as arc flash events, electrical fires, or electrical shock incidents.
   • Provide support in the development of electrical safety-related contingency plans for critical operations, particularly in data centers.
9. Continuous Improvement:
   • Recommend improvements to electrical safety programs and systems based on lessons learned from incidents, audits, and feedback.
   • Collaborate with other safety professionals to integrate electrical safety into the broader site safety culture and practices.
   • Keep abreast of technological developments and emerging best practices in electrical safety, applying them where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Diploma / Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• Electrical safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA 30-Hour for Construction, or OSHA 10-Hour).
• Proven experience as an Electrical Safety Engineer, Safety Officer, or similar role, preferably in a construction or data center environment.