Safety Engineer

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer I who can interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Safety Engineer will work to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite, assist project management in developing site-specific safety programs, and conduct safety orientation and training 

• Document and track safety violations, conduct work area safety audits, and analyze leading/trailing indicator data 

• Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics, coordinate OSHA reporting, and review safety submittals 

• Monitor trade partner work plans for safety concerns, assist with onsite injury management, and manage Return to Work assignments 

• Organize project safety celebrations, provide resources for safety information, and evaluate industrial hygiene concerns 

• Maintain knowledge of construction safety standards, serve as a resource for safety issues, and ensure maintenance of safety equipment and PPE 

• Interface with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers, and accompany safety personnel on work-site tours 

• Manage safety budget, attend/chair safety meetings, and perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in occupational safety, health, or related field preferred; 

OR 

• High school diploma, CHST or STS certification, OSHA 30 Hour training with minimum five years of continuous construction experience 

• Experience administering safety programs, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, implementing safeguards, contributing to safe work activity plans 

• Previous related internship experience a plus 

• Current driver's license 

• Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks 

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