Safety Engineer I: Build Safer Worksites

Mortenson; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off, holidays, and otherPaid

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and work‑lI

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Engineer I to implement the Zero Injury Safety program at project sites in the United States. You will ensure a safe environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors while coordinating with client safety personnel and unions.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to travel up to 100% to various worksites, with a focus on safety program administration and incident prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in occupational safety/health or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour training with minimum five years of construction experience or CHST/STs certification with HS diploma.
• Experience administering safety programs and hazard analyses.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite, assist in site-specific safety programs, and conduct safety orientation.
• 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.

Skills

Safety programs

Hazard analysis

Communication

Leadership

Public speaking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Travel 100%

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in occupational safety/health

OSHA 30 Hour

CHST or STS certification

Tools

MS Office?

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Engineer I to implement the Zero Injury Safety program at project sites in the United States. You will ensure a safe environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors while coordinating with client safety personnel and unions.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to travel up to 100% to various worksites, with a focus on safety program administration and incident prevention.