Safety Engineer (Industrial Construction)
Industry: Semiconductor / Industrial Plant Construction
Location: Project Site Based (Arizona)
Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 annually (DOE)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Safety Engineer to support industrial plant construction projects, including semiconductor and utility facility construction. This role will focus on identifying construction-related hazards, implementing effective risk controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and client-specific safety requirements throughout all phases of project execution.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting industrial construction projects involving mechanical systems, piping, electrical and instrumentation (E&I), equipment installation, and commissioning activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Task Risk Assessments (TRA), and review construction method statements
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Identify hazards associated with industrial construction activities including hot work, confined space entry, lifting and rigging, LOTO, electrical work, and work at height
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Review construction methods, temporary works, and equipment layouts from a safety perspective
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Support constructability and Design-for-Safety (DfS) reviews
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Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and project safety standards
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Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
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Maintain safety documentation, records, and performance reports
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Provide safety guidance and technical support to project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel
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Support site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training
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Assist during client audits, inspections, and HSE reviews
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field
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5+ years of safety engineering or HSE experience within industrial construction projects
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Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations and risk assessment methodologies
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Experience with Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, and work-at-height controls
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Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
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CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent professional safety certification
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Experience supporting EPC, semiconductor, utility, power, water treatment, or industrial construction projects
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Experience supporting pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
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Experience working with subcontractors on large construction projects
