Safety Engineer

Organo USA, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Organo Group leverages the technologies it has cultivated through long experience with water treatment to contribute to the industries that create the future and to the development of societal infrastructure. Water is a precious asset, shared by all life forms on the planet. It has been Organo's central theme throughout its history, and the company continues to pursue a deeper understanding of water and to nurture water-related technologies. Organo brings the powerful benefits of this life-sustaining resource to the development of societal infrastructure, to leading-edge industry, and to daily life. For more information on Organo USA, please visit https://www.organo.co.jp/english/. Summary The Safety Engineer is responsible for providing technical health and safety support for plant construction projects executed by a subcontractor. This role focuses on industrial plant construction activities, excluding civil and building construction, including mechanical installation, piping, electrical and instrumentation (E&I), equipment erection, and pre-commissioning and commissioning support. The Safety Engineer works closely with project teams to identify hazards, implement effective risk controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory and client HSE requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field
5–7 years of experience in a safety engineering or HSE role within plant or industrial construction projects
Strong knowledge of industrial construction hazards and risk assessment methodologies
Experience with Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO, confined space, and hot work control
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
Proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation mindset
Ability to work effectively with project teams and client representatives
Commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement
Ability to stand and walk for long periods and access elevated or confined areas
Climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and standing for sustained periods of time.
Ability to ascend and descend 20 ft cage ladder.
Ability to occasionally lift 40 lbs.
Adequate vision and hearing to identify hazards and respond to emergencies.
Medical clearance may be needed for fit testing for confined space apparatus

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
Experience working as a subcontractor under EPC or main contractors
Experience supporting pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in plant projects

Responsibilities

Identify and assess hazards associated with plant construction activities, including hot work, lifting and rigging, confined space entry, electrical work, LOTO, and work at height
Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Task Risk Assessment (TRA), and method statement reviews
Recommend engineering, administrative, and procedural controls to eliminate or reduce safety risks
Review construction and installation methods, temporary works, and equipment layouts from a safety perspective
Support constructability and design-for-safety (DfS) reviews where applicable
Verify that safety requirements are incorporated into work procedures and execution plans
Ensure construction activities comply with applicable occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards
Support compliance with client HSE rules, permit-to-work systems, and site requirements
Assist during client audits, inspections, and HSE reviews
Maintain accurate safety-related technical documentation and records
Participate in investigations of incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions
Support root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions
Track corrective actions and support safety performance reporting
Provide technical safety guidance to supervisors, engineers, and subcontracted workers
Support site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training
Promote hazard awareness and safe work practices at project sites