Senior Safety Officer

Legence • Boise, ID

28d • $110,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Therma, a Legence company, is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Officer to support its growth in the Boise market and build a strong safety culture across local projects and teams. This highly visible, hands-on role oversees safety programs and compliance for Boise-area operations, provides guidance to field and management teams, and proactively identifies opportunities to reduce risk and prevent injuries. The role involves regular field engagement and close partnership with project teams to make safety a practical part of daily work. The successful candidate brings construction safety experience, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization while balancing regulatory requirements with the realities of active construction work.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in risk management, safety engineering, industrial safety and health, safety management, or a closely related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated safety management experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Ability to recognize jobsite hazards and take appropriate action with confidence, firmness, and tact.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with field employees, project teams, customers, and leadership.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• Strong customer service mindset and understanding of appropriate project and customer communication protocols.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to Therma’s values and to creating a safe working environment for employees and partners.
• Must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification.
• Previous safety experience within mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, specialty construction, or a related contracting environment.
• Construction project management or field operations experience.
• First Aid/CPR trainer certification.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation, vehicle, general liability, or other safety-related claims.
• Experience tracking and improving EMR, TRIR, DART, and other safety performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related questions, programs, and initiatives.
• Promote and strengthen a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across field and office teams.
• Conduct weekly jobsite safety inspections and provide findings and recommendations to project managers.
• Lead new employee safety orientations.
• Coordinate and track required safety training, certifications, toolbox talks, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation.
• Support train-the-trainer programs for forklifts, scissor lifts, and other applicable equipment.
• Develop and support procedures for jobsite operations involving confined spaces, fall hazards, and other higher-risk activities.
• Order, inspect, maintain, and manage personal protective equipment and other safety equipment.
• Manage Hazard Communication requirements, including GHS and SDS documentation.
• Coordinate hazardous waste disposal, including batteries, light bulbs, mercury, circuit boards, coil cleaner, and oil.
• Monitor and work to improve safety metrics, including EMR, TRIR, and DART.
• Review project contracts and documentation for safety-related requirements.
• Complete customer and project safety questionnaires.
• Lead, organize, and document recurring safety meetings, including foreman and company safety meetings.
• Identify and pursue applicable safety awards and recognition opportunities.
• Lead accident and injury investigations, documentation, and corrective action follow-through.
• Manage lost-time incident documentation and related safety processes.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and other required safety records.
• Maintain and support drug testing and near-miss reporting programs.
• Oversee compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local safety requirements.
• Support workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle, and theft claims as needed.
• Maintain building and workplace safety requirements, including fire extinguisher inspections, OSHA-required postings, and eyewash inspections.
• Stay current on evolving construction safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Partner with project management, field leadership, and senior management to identify risks and implement practical solutions.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match, currently dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50,000, with the option to buy additional voluntary coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation, separate from California sick leave, and company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior