Senior Safety Engineer II

Senior Safety Engineer II 

  

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Senior Safety Engineer II who is looking for a supportive leader with the ability to 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 Senior Safety Engineer will work to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program, develop and administer 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 

Oversee, lead, and manage the implementation of the Zero Injury Safety Program and lead project management in developing site-specific safety plans 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 for engineers on assigned projects 

Conduct project’s loss control data/document collection and trend analysis, and support project management in developing and implementing 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 the same project assignments, provide development opportunities, and delegate assignments 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 a 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 

  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field  

OR  

High school diploma plus CHST, 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 

Minimum five years of construction safety experience 

Detail orientation sufficient to organize and support multiple project tasks 

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

Show 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% 

Valid driver’s license 

  

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

Medical and presc