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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.

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Construction Safety OfficerNewport News, VA | $75,000–$85,000/yearWhy consider it:Join a mechanical contracting company with more than 70 years of stabilityBuild a long-term career with strong opportunities for growthWork on major commercial, industrial, and institutional projectsGain exposure to projects across Virginia and Northeastern North CarolinaJoin a company that values safety, employee development, and long-term careersThis 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 PlansConduct job-site inspections, audits, and hazard assessmentsLead toolbox talks, pre-task planning meetings, and daily safety briefingsInvestigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditionsDevelop corrective action plansEnsure compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirementsConduct employee safety orientations and trainingMaintain safety documentation and compliance recordsWork directly with project managers, superintendents, and field crewsWhat you'll need:1–3 years of construction safety experienceConstruction safety experience specifically within mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing projectsExperience developing Activity Hazard Analyses and Site-Specific Safety PlansStrong knowledge of OSHA construction requirementsExperience conducting job-site inspections and hazard assessmentsStrong communication and organizational skills