HSE Specialist – Milan

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to provide on-site health, safety, and environmental support for a data center construction project in the Milan area (Noviglio). The successful candidate will ensure a safe working environment for all personnel on-site by implementing and maintaining comprehensive safety programs, conducting audits, and providing training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site construction safety expertise, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards.
• Partner with General Contractors and subcontractors to promote a culture of safety that prioritizes the well-being of employees, customers, and the public during construction activities.
• Ensure site safety programs meet regulatory requirements and exceed basic compliance expectations.
• Manage high-risk construction activities, including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling, and crane operations.
• Conduct construction site safety audits, inspections, and provide necessary training.
• Perform incident investigations and generate detailed reports.
• Monitor compliance with corporate and General Contractor environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, as well as federal/jurisdictional regulations.
• Lead daily safety walks and inspections.
• Conduct weekly safety audits with construction managers and general contractors.
• Record daily observations within Procore.
• Provide safety training to project staff when required.
• Deliver regular communications, updates, and presentations to stakeholders on a weekly basis or as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in construction site HSE management, preferably in large-scale commercial or data center projects.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory safety standards and best practices.
• Fluency in Italian is a must.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct effective safety audits, investigations, and training sessions.
• Proficiency with construction management software, preferably Procore.