Senior Safety Engineer II - Power Delivery

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Senior Safety Engineer II  for our Power Delivery Operating Group 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.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

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