Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related HSE field, or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of construction safety experience, preferably in large-scale projects.
Hands-on experience with General Contractors and subcontractors for safety compliance.
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction regulations (29 CFR 1926) and familiarity with general industry standards (29 CFR 1910).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HSE management software.
Responsibilities
Support construction safety oversight as the owner's representative for active projects.
Conduct site inspections, audits, and field observations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Promote a strong safety culture by partnering with construction teams and corporate HSE leadership.
Monitor contractor safety performance and lead incident investigations.
Support HSE programs across operational data centers, including audits and risk assessments.
Deliver training and track HSE performance metrics to foster continuous improvement.
Manage emergency preparedness and environmental compliance activities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with an industry-leading data center provider.
Focus on sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.
Hands-on role with significant impact on safety culture.
Career growth potential into broader Operations HSE leadership.
Collaborative environment with a commitment to innovation and customization.
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE
HSE Advisor
DEPARTMENT
Health, Safety and Environmental
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
WORK ARRANGEMENT
On-Site
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
SALARY RANGE
$100,000 - $120,000
Role Summary
5C is an industry-leading data center provider serving hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprise customers. Built on a foundation of exceptional talent and backed by strong investors, the company specializes in the rapid deployment of state-of-the-art data centers. With a focus on sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, 5C is committed to innovation and customization to meet the unique needs of each client.
5C is in search of exceptional talent to fuel the expansion of our cutting-edge data center infrastructure. As a fast-growing and agile organization, we deliver sustainable, reliable solutions that enable our clients to scale high-performance and high-density workloads. At 5C, we champion safety and environmental responsibility while creating an environment where employees can drive meaningful and lasting improvements.
As a critical professional within our HSE organization, the HSE Advisor will play a foundational role in protecting our people, property, operations, and the environment. Come join us and help shape the future of hyperscale data centers through best-in-class HSE leadership.
What You Will Do
The HSE Advisor is a hands-on safety professional based in Phoenix, Arizona, responsible for supporting both active construction projects and operational data center activities. For the first several years, the role will primarily focus on construction safety oversight as the owner's representative, ensuring that General Contractors and subcontractors comply with health, safety, environmental, and contractual requirements. Over time, the successful candidate will transition into a broader Operations HSE leadership role while supporting data centers across the United States.
Initially, approximately 90-100% of the role will be dedicated to construction safety. The HSE Advisor will perform site inspections, audits, and field observations to verify compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety plans, contractual obligations, and company standards. The position provides independent oversight of high-risk activities such as demolition, excavation, crane operations, steel erection, energized electrical work, work at heights, confined space entry, hot work, and chemical management, while actively participating in hazard assessments, safety planning, and coordination meetings.
The role serves as a visible field leader, partnering with construction teams, contractors, operations personnel, and corporate HSE leadership to promote a strong safety culture. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor safety performance, exercising stop-work authority when necessary, leading incident and near-miss investigations, evaluating contractor safety programs, overseeing environmental compliance activities, maintaining inspection records, preparing safety reports, and driving accountability through active participation in safety meetings.
As operational responsibilities increase, the HSE Advisor will support HSE programs across operational data centers throughout the U.S. This includes conducting audits and risk assessments, supporting electrical safety and management of change processes, managing contractor safety, assisting with emergency preparedness, environmental compliance, incident investigations, and corrective actions. The role also delivers training, tracks HSE performance metrics, and helps identify and reduce workplace hazards while fostering continuous improvement across facilities.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management or a related HSE field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years of construction safety experience, ideally on large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy or data center projects.
Hands-on experience working directly with General Contractors and subcontractors to drive safety compliance.
Technical Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction regulations (29 CFR 1926). Familiarity with general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) is an asset.
Proven experience conducting field inspections, safety audits and incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HSE management software platforms.
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence safe behaviors across multiple organizations and all levels of the workforce.
Confidence to exercise stop-work authority and escalate concerns when needed.
Ability to manage competing priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certificate, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge of OSHA construction regulations (29 CFR 1926), with the committment to complete the OSHA 30-Hour Construction course #510 within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver's license, and the ability to travel up to 15% of the time between project sites and U.S. operational facilities as needed.
