Overview:

Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service. 

Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002…

…What are you waiting for?!

Summary:

Mortenson's Minneapolis Operating Group is currently seeking a passionate Senior Safety Engineer I to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites throughout the Midwest. The Safety Engineer will ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors and visitors to the construction work site. This individual will be required to travel/relocate to various project sites for the duration of projects.

Responsibilities:

Implement and administer safety program at each worksite for team members

• Assist project management team in developing site specific safety program and activities


• Formulate, coordinate and conduct safety orientation and training programs


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


• Conduct safety work area audits


• Conduct project’s loss control data/document collection and trend analyses


• Assist with major incident analysis


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


• Lead OSHA reporting and posting requirements


• Monitor and review subcontractor activities for safety concerns


• Review Safety Submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors


• Lead Return to Work and Modified duty assignments

Provide resource of safety related information

• Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns


• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards and procedures


• Serve as resource for safety issues or concerns for all project team members/management


• Attend and/or chair safety meetings

Other duties as assigned

• Work with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers, etc.


• Accompany safety, health, insurance and OSHA personnel on work-site tours


• Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and protective wear

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

How you will succeed:

• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks


• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety related software programs


• Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills


• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies


• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback


• Ability to travel 

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in field of safety, occupational health or equivalent


• Minimum of four years of construction safety experience


• If no Bachelor’s degree, high school diploma, CHST Certification, OSHA 500 and minimum of 10 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, to include at least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing project safety programs, conducting / reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field


• Current valid driver’s license


• Travel 100% of the time is required

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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