Safety Specialist | Construction

Compliance Management International (CMI) is a premier global provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services, serving clients of all sizes for over 30 years. We collaborate closely with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and governments, to enhance performance by offering integrated support that prioritizes productivity and growth while minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Safety Specialist – Mechanical Construction

Wilkes Barre, PA | Full-time | Monday - Friday | Occasional Saturdays | 2 month contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to support a large-scale healthcare construction project. This position will provide field-level safety oversight for mechanical construction activities, including commercial HVAC and duct installation, plumbing and pipe fitting, medical gas systems, and mechanical infrastructure and utility installation.

The Safety Specialist will work closely with project management, field supervision, and craft employees to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and project-specific safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field safety inspections and identify hazards associated with mechanical construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company policies, and project safety requirements.
• Support safe execution of HVAC, plumbing, pipe fitting, medical gas, hot work, rigging, and utility installation activities.
• Review JHAs/JSAs, pre-task plans, permits, and other required safety documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including fall protection, LOTO, confined spaces, excavation, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and material handling.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee coaching as needed.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations and track corrective actions.
• Maintain required safety inspections, training records, and project documentation.
• Partner with project management, supervision, and craft employees to resolve safety concerns.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when serious or imminent hazards are identified.

Qualifications & Credentials

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience, preferably in commercial or industrial mechanical construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Knowledge of mechanical construction hazards, including HVAC, plumbing, pipe fitting, hot work, material handling, and elevated work.
• Strong communication, documentation, and field safety skills.
• Ability to…