Safety Engineer I

Mortenson
Rayville, LA

Who this role is best for

Construction professionals with safety program administration experience and a strong communication background will find this role emphasizing on-site safety leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction safety experience and a knack for organizing safety protocols and training
    — “Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite, assist project management in developing site-specific safety programs, and conduct safety orientation and training”
  • Individuals who are adept at interpreting safety policies and interfacing with diverse stakeholders like unions and clients
    — “Interface with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers, and accompany safety personnel on work-site tours”
  • Professionals with a detail-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks across different projects
    — “Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks”

Things to consider

  • The role requires full-time work authorization in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
    — “Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship”
  • The position demands a high level of travel flexibility, potentially up to 100%
    — “Ability to travel up to 100%”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with OSHA reporting and safety submittal reviews in your resume
    — “Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics, coordinate OSHA reporting”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead safety celebrations and manage industrial hygiene concerns
    — “Organize project safety celebrations, provide resources for safety information, and evaluate industrial hygiene concerns”
  • Demonstrate leadership and communication skills through specific examples of safety meetings chaired or led
    — “Attend/chair safety meetings, and perform other duties as assigned”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful implementation of safety programs
  • reduction in safety violations
Typical background
degree in occupational safety or related fieldexperience in construction safety

Skills & requirements

Required

Safety Program ImplementationOSHA ComplianceSafety TrainingIncident ManagementSafety Auditing

Preferred

Project ManagementRisk Management

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solving

About the role

Original posting from Mortenson

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 

Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills 

Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to team members and outside parties 

Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, leadership skills 

Effective public speaking and presentation skills 

Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback 

Ability to travel up to 100% 

A few benefits offered include:  

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

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

Dental plan  

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 

Tuition reimbursement  

Adoption Assistance   

Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

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Please make note:  

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

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. 

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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