Safety Engineer - Midwest Locations

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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.

This is a travel position with the ability to be full-time on a project site in the Midwest region. Mortenson offers competitive traveler benefits for projects away from regional office locations.

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 and be full-time on a project site in the Midwest region

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 $76,800 - $96,000. (Actual…