Safety Engineer II (Itasca)

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate

Safety Engineer II

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 for team members

Assist project management team in developing and executing site-specific safety programs and activities

Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level

Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.

Conduct work area safety audits

Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses

Conduct or assist with major incident analysis

Record, monitor, and analyze Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics

Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field;

OR

High school diploma, STS/CHST Certification, OSHA 30 Hour Training, and a minimum of seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least five years with responsibility for managing safety programs at the crew or project level, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, planning work activities

Minimum of one year of related experience

Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs

Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills

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