Safety Engineer (Industrial Construction)

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

• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Task Risk Assessments (TRA), and review construction method statements
• Identify hazards associated with industrial construction activities including hot work, confined space entry, lifting and rigging, LOTO, electrical work, and work at height
• Review construction methods, temporary works, and equipment layouts from a safety perspective
• Support constructability and Design-for-Safety (DfS) reviews
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and project safety standards
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
• Maintain safety documentation, records, and performance reports
• Provide safety guidance and technical support to project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Support site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training
• Assist during client audits, inspections, and HSE reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field
• 5+ years of safety engineering or HSE experience within industrial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience with Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, and work-at-height controls
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent professional safety certification
• Experience supporting EPC, semiconductor, utility, power, water treatment, or industrial construction projects
• Experience supporting pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Experience working with subcontractors on large construction projects

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