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SUMMARY

Mortenson is looking for a Senior Safety Engineer II who will implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety program, develop and administer the site-specific safety plans, and monitor construction activities to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for larger project sites or multiple smaller project sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure implementation of Mortenson's Zero Injury program, and actively support the development and effective administration of site-specific safety plans at one or more project sites.


• Oversee, lead, and manage the implementation of the Zero Injury Safety Program and lead project management in the development of site-specific safety plan for a single project site. Assist the operating group safety director in group level safety and health initiatives as requested.


• Develop, coordinate and conduct project safety orientation and training programs.


• Provide coaching and conduct train the trainer sessions, where qualified, for engineers on same assigned projects


• Conduct project's loss control data/document collection and trend analysis. Support project management in the development and implementation of improvement action plans as necessary.


• Record, monitor and analyze leading and trailing safety, injury and hazard data.


• Assist with incident reporting, investigation and analysis.


• Lead injury and case management (return to work and modified duty assignments).


• Review safety submittals and attend precon/prep meetings with subcontractors.


• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns.


• Coach safety engineers on assigned projects in submittal / plan review


• Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis.


• Mentor safety engineers working on same project assignments, provide development opportunities and delegate assignments in order to further growth


• Act as a resource and provide technical assistance to the project team, and onsite safety engineers.


• Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns.


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


• Act as resource for safety issues or concerns to all project team members.


• Attend and/or lead safety meetings.


• Accompany safety, health, insurance, and OSHA personnel on work-site tours.


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


• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in safety, occupational health or related field


• Minimum five years of construction safety experience


• If no Bachelor's degree, high school diploma, CHST Certification, OSHA 500 and minimum of ten years construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing safety programs, conducting hazard analysis and developing controls, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field.


• Valid driver’s license


• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and support 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 and apply Mortenson policies


• Ability to coach and mentor project team members in safety management skills


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


• Ability to travel up to 100%

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

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.