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Safety Officer

Job DescriptionJob Description

FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Officer to lead and elevate safety performance across complex construction environments, including mission-critical and high-demand project sites. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting uninterrupted operations in fast-paced, technical settings.

The Safety Officer partners closely with project leadership, field teams, and subcontractors to identify risk, enforce standards, and continuously improve safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Site Safety Leadership

  • Lead day-to-day safety operations across active job sites
  • Conduct site walks, hazard assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
  • Enforce safety protocols for high-risk activities (LOTO, energized work, confined space, cranes, hot work)
  • Support development of site-specific safety plans with project teams

Program Management & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
  • Review and update safety manuals and procedures as regulations evolve
  • Maintain all safety documentation including incident reports, training logs, and audits
  • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews

Training & Culture Development

  • Deliver training on key safety practices (LOTO, electrical safety, PPE, equipment handling)
  • Lead toolbox talks and validate jobsite safety meeting effectiveness
  • Coach field teams to reinforce a proactive, accountable safety culture
  • Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and after-action reviews

Incident Prevention & Response

  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
  • Monitor safety metrics and implement improvements based on trends
  • Support emergency preparedness and verify response plans are in place

Field Oversight & Equipment Safety

  • Verify PPE availability and compliance
  • Inspect equipment (forklifts, lifts, fire extinguishers, first aid kits)
  • Ensure site security, signage, and emergency readiness
  • Support safe construction sequencing and commissioning activities

Qualifications

  • 3–7+ years of construction safety experience required
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and construction safety regulations
  • Experience in complex environments (MEP, data centers, or industrial construction )
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction, or related field
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills
  • Ability to identify hazards and implement corrective actions quickly
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities

Company DescriptionFDRsafety is a world class safety and health consulting company. Our mission is simple: Assist our clients with smart plans, qualified staff, and quality services to make their workplaces productive, safe, and healthy. We do this from how we work with our clients to how we engage our project partners, a deep commitment to ethics and fairness guides how we do business. We hold our work and our people to the highest professional standards because we believe that doing the right thing, all the time and every time, is the only thing to do.

FDRsafety offers a highly competitive employment compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long term insurance, paid vacations and holidays, 401k retirement plan, performance and referral bonus potential. We are an equal opportunity employer.Company DescriptionFDRsafety is a world class safety and health consulting company. Our mission is simple: Assist our clients with smart plans, qualified staff, and quality services to make their workplaces productive, safe, and healthy. We do this from how we work with our clients to how we engage our project partners, a deep commitment to ethics and fairness guides how we do business. We hold our work and our people to the highest professional standards because we believe that doing the right thing, all the time and every time, is the only thing to do.\r\n\r\nFDRsafety offers a highly competitive employment compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long term insurance, paid vacations and holidays, 401k retirement plan, performance and referral bonus potential. We are an equal opportunity employer.