What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Engineer position at Organo USA, Inc.?
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.
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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.
Reporting Relationships
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The Safety Engineer will report directly to the Solution & Maintenance Operations Manager
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Safety Engineering & Risk Assessment
- 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
Construction Method & Technical Review
- 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
Regulatory & Client Compliance
- 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
Incident Investigation & Data Analysis
- 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
Training & Field Support
- 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
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field
Skills and Qualifications
- 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
- Professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent) (Preferred)
- Experience working as a subcontractor under EPC or main contractors (Preferred)
- Experience supporting pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in plant projects (Preferred)
- 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
Working Conditions
- Primarily project site-based in industrial plant environments
- Regular exposure to active construction and commissioning activities
- May require extended working hours depending on project schedule
- Domestic or international travel may be required depending on project location
Physical Requirements
- 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
Organo USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans