Safety Engineer II
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 requires interacting professionally with staff at all levels in a changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, and mindful of confidentiality. The Safety Engineer implements and administers site safety programs, supports project management with site-specific safety planning, and coordinates and conducts safety training. The role also documents and analyzes safety conditions, violations, incidents, and indicators; conducts audits and incident analyses; monitors safety statistics; and coordinates OSHA reporting and posting requirements. 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 the specified construction experience.
- At least one year of related experience.
- For the alternative education pathway: at least seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least five years responsible for managing safety programs at crew or project level, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, and planning work activities.
- 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 United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite 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 orientation 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 analysis.
- Conduct or assist with major incident analysis.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
