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Talent Search PRO lists this Construction Safety Officer – Mechanical, HVAC, or Plumbing opportunity in newport news, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Construction Safety Officer
Newport News, VA | $75,000–$85,000/year
Why consider it:
Join a mechanical contracting company with more than 70 years of stability
Build a long-term career with strong opportunities for growth
Work on major commercial, industrial, and institutional projects
Gain exposure to projects across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina
Join a company that values safety, employee development, and long-term careers
This role is for a construction safety professional who understands the realities of mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing construction and knows how to keep field teams safe without slowing down the work.
You'll work alongside project managers, superintendents, and field crews to identify hazards, conduct inspections, lead safety meetings, investigate incidents, and keep projects compliant with OSHA and client requirements.
What you'll do:
Develop and maintain Activity Hazard Analyses and Site-Specific Safety Plans
Conduct job-site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
Lead toolbox talks, pre-task planning meetings, and daily safety briefings
Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
Develop corrective action plans
Ensure compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements
Conduct employee safety orientations and training
Maintain safety documentation and compliance records
Work directly with project managers, superintendents, and field crews
What you'll need:
1–3 years of construction safety experience
Construction safety experience specifically within mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing projects
Experience developing Activity Hazard Analyses and Site-Specific Safety Plans
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction requirements
Experience conducting job-site inspections and hazard assessments
Strong communication and organizational skills
Worksite address
newport news, VA, 23601, US
Who can apply
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