SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER I

ABOUT MORTENSON

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SUMMARY

Mortenson's Portland Operating Group is currently seeking a passionate Senior Safety Engineer I to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites throughout the Midwest. The Safety Engineer will ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site. This individual will be required to travel/relocate to various project sites for the duration of the projects.

Responsibilities:

Implement and administer a safety program at each worksite for team members

• Assist project management team in developing site-specific safety programs and activities


• Formulate, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs


• Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.


• Conduct safety work area audits


• Conduct project’s loss control data/document collection and trend analyses


• Assist with major incident analysis


• Record, monitor, and analyze Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics


• Lead OSHA reporting and posting requirements


• Monitor and review subcontractor activities for safety concerns


• Review Safety Submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors


• Lead Return to Work and Modified duty assignments

Provide resources for safety-related information

• Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns


• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards and procedures


• Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns for all project team members/management


• Attend and/or chair safety meetings

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks


• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs


• Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills


• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies


• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback


• Ability to travel

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of safety, occupational health, or equivalent


• Minimum of four years of construction safety experience


• If no Bachelor’s degree, high school diploma, CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and minimum of 10 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, to include at least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing project safety programs, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field


• Current valid driver’s license

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.