Senior Safety Officer

For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities.

Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Therma, a Legence company, is growing in the Boise market, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Safety Officer to help support that expansion and build a strong safety culture across our local projects and teams.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on role for someone who enjoys being in the field, partnering with project teams, and making safety a practical part of how work gets done every day. The Senior Safety Officer will oversee safety programs and compliance for our Boise‑area operations, provide guidance to field and management teams, and proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk and prevent injuries.

The ideal candidate brings strong construction safety experience, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with employees at all levels. This person should be comfortable balancing regulatory requirements with the realities of an active construction environment and leading with both firmness and tact.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related questions, programs, and initiatives
• Promote and strengthen a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across field and office teams
• Conduct weekly jobsite safety inspections and provide findings and recommendations to project managers
• Lead new employee safety orientations
• Coordinate and track required safety training, certifications, toolbox talks, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation
• Support train-the-trainer programs for forklifts, scissor lifts, and other applicable equipment
• Develop and support procedures for jobsite operations involving confined spaces, fall hazards, and other higher-risk activities
• Order, inspect, maintain, and manage personal protective equipment and other safety equipment
• Manage Hazard Communication requirements, including GHS and SDS documentation
• Coordinate hazardous waste disposal, including items such as batteries, light bulbs, mercury, circuit boards, coil cleaner, and oil
• Monitor and work to improve key safety metrics, including EMR, TRIR, and DART
• Review project contracts and documentation for safety-related requirements
• Complete customer and project safety questionnaires
• Lead, organize, and document recurring safety meetings, including foreman and company safety meetings
• Identify and pursue applicable safety awards and recognition opportunities
• Lead accident and injury investigations, documentation, and corrective action follow-through
• Manage lost‑time incident documentation and related safety processes
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and other required safety records
• Maintain and support drug testing and near‑miss reporting programs
• Oversee compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local safety requirements
• Support workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle, and theft claims as needed
• Maintain building and workplace safety requirements, including fire extinguisher inspections, OSHA‑required postings, and eyewash inspections
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