Field Safety Lead – Mechanical Construction

Compliance Management International; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off and 9 paid holidays

Annual performance bonuses

Paid training and career development

Job summary

Compliance Management International (CMI) seeks a Safety Specialist—Mechanical Construction to oversee field safety on large-scale healthcare construction projects. You will lead safety inspections, enforce OSHA standards, and coordinate with management and craft teams to ensure safe execution of HVAC, plumbing, and associated installations.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, 3+ years of construction safety experience, and a proactive approach in field environments, with a

Qualifications

• 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, pipefitting, hot work, material handling, and elevated work.
• Strong communication, documentation, and field safety skills.
• Ability to effectively work with craft employees, field supervision, project management, and client representatives.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety documentation systems.

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, pipefitting, 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.

Skills

Construction safety

Communication

Documentation

Field safety

Safety inspections

Education

Bachelors/Associate in Safety or related field

BCSP certification (CHST/STS-C/ASP/CSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compliance Management International (CMI) seeks a Safety Specialist—Mechanical Construction to oversee field safety on large-scale healthcare construction projects. You will lead safety inspections, enforce OSHA standards, and coordinate with management and craft teams to ensure safe execution of HVAC, plumbing, and associated installations.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, 3+ years of construction safety experience, and a proactive approach in field environments, with a