Safety Engineer II

Mortenson•McAllen, TX

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Engineer II to implement the company’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site and help ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors. The role calls for someone who can work with staff at all levels in a changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, professional, and discreet. The position may require travel up to 100%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma, STS/CHST certification, OSHA 30-hour training, and at least seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work. The alternative experience must include at least five years managing safety programs at the crew or project level, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, and planning work activities.
At least one year of related experience.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs.
Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate company policies to team members and outside parties.
Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
Current driver’s license.
Ability to travel up to 100%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Implement and administer safety programs at worksites for team members.
Assist the project management team in developing and executing site-specific safety programs and activities.
Attend, coordinate, and conduct project-level safety orientations and training programs.
Document and track safety violations, unsafe conditions, and related matters.
Conduct work-area safety audits.
Collect and analyze project leading- and trailing-indicator data and documentation, including trend analyses.
Conduct or assist with major incident analyses.
Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics.
Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match.
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.