Virginia Transformer Corp · 22 hours ago
Construction Site Safety Engineer
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America. They are seeking a Construction Site Safety Engineer to implement and improve safety performance across construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a strong safety culture.
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Responsibilities
Implement and maintain site-specific safety plans aligned with VTC safety standards, OSHA requirements, and AHJ expectations
Ensure daily construction activities comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, local codes, and project safety requirements
Partner with the Construction Site Superintendent to integrate safety planning into daily work sequencing and execution
Perform routine jobsite inspections, audits, and behavioral observations across all trades
Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards associated with excavation, concrete placement, steel erection, crane and rigging operations, electrical work, confined spaces, and work at heights
Track, assign, and verify closure of corrective actions related to safety findings
Serve as a certified safety instructor authorized to train VTC employees, contractors, and subcontractors
Deliver new-hire and contractor site safety orientations, including project-specific requirements
Lead OSHA-based training, toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and targeted risk-based training sessions
Support standardization of safety training content across VTC expansion projects
Lead or support incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
Maintain accurate documentation of training records, permits, inspections, incidents, and safety metrics
Prepare regular safety performance reports for the Superintendent, Project Management, and Corporate EH&S
Act as the primary field safety liaison between the Construction Site Superintendent, contractors, and VTC leadership
Review and approve contractor Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lift plans, and method statements prior to work execution
Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
5–8 years of safety experience supporting industrial or large-scale construction projects
Demonstrated experience enforcing OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) in multi-trade environments
Certified or authorized safety trainer with experience training both internal employees and external contractors
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence field behavior
Preferred
OSHA 500 (Authorized Outreach Trainer – Construction) or OSHA 510 certification
CHST, ASP, or CSP certification (or actively pursuing)
Experience supporting heavy manufacturing, transformer, or industrial facility expansions
Familiarity with crane safety, critical lifts, rigging plans, and heavy material handling
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
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