Safety Engineer (Industrial Construction)

Safety Engineer (Industrial Construction)Industry: Semiconductor / Industrial Plant ConstructionLocation: Project Site Based (Arizona)Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 annually (DOE)Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available.Position OverviewOur 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Task Risk Assessments (TRA), and review construction method statementsIdentify hazards associated with industrial construction activities including hot work, confined space entry, lifting and rigging, LOTO, electrical work, and work at heightReview construction methods, temporary works, and equipment layouts from a safety perspectiveSupport constructability and Design-for-Safety (DfS) reviewsEnsure compliance with OSHA regulations, client HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and project safety standardsParticipate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementationMaintain safety documentation, records, and performance reportsProvide safety guidance and technical support to project teams, subcontractors, and field personnelSupport site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety trainingAssist during client audits, inspections, and HSE reviewsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field5+ years of safety engineering or HSE experience within industrial construction projectsStrong knowledge of construction safety regulations and risk assessment methodologiesExperience with Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, and work-at-height controlsStrong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsCSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent professional safety certificationExperience supporting EPC, semiconductor, utility, power, water treatment, or industrial construction projectsExperience supporting pre-commissioning and commissioning activitiesExperience working with subcontractors on large construction projects