Safety Officer

Therma; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Time Off

Job summary

Therma, a Legence company, is seeking a Safety Officer to support field teams in the Boise area. The role is 100% field-based, requiring safety culture promotion, hazard identification, site inspections, and coordination with project leadership.

You will travel to project sites, conduct orientations, and ensure compliance with safety requirements while growing with an expanding team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction safety experience or closely related field experience.
• Ability to recognize onsite hazards and risk factors and confidently take appropriate action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with project and field teams.
• Strong sense of accountability, follow-through, and ownership.
• Ability to regularly work in an active construction environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., walk four to six flights of stairs, and walk continuously for up to 60 minutes.
• Ability to travel between project sites throughout the Boise market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections to identify and document hazards, deficiencies, and leading and lagging safety indicators.
• Recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate stop-work action when necessary.
• Assist with accident and incident investigations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Partner with project management to conduct safety orientations and support the onboarding of field employees.
• Help reinforce safe work practices and promote a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across project teams.
• Post, maintain, and update required safety documentation, notices, and literature at project sites.
• Prepare and maintain safety reports, presentations, spreadsheets, memos, and other documentation.
• Track and organize safety-related information and project documentation using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Provide field and administrative support to safety and project leadership.
• Communicate safety concerns and observations clearly and professionally with field employees and project management.
• Travel between Therma project sites throughout the Boise area as business needs require.
• Support additional safety initiatives and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Hazard recognition and response

Safety inspections

Communication (verbal and written)

Organization and multitasking

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel

Independent work and collaboration

Accountability and ownership

Field-based construction environment

Physical ability (lifting, stairs, 60+

Travel between sites

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Therma, a Legence Company

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.

Safety Officer

Location: Boise, ID | 100% Field-Based

Summary

Therma, a Legence company, is growing in the Boise market, and we’re looking for a Safety Officer to support our expanding project work and field teams in the area.

This is a hands-on, field-based opportunity for someone who is passionate about construction safety and enjoys working directly alongside project teams. The Safety Officer will help promote a strong safety culture across our Boise-area projects by identifying potential hazards, conducting site inspections, supporting employee training and orientations, and helping ensure our teams remain compliant with applicable safety requirements.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable being out in the field, building relationships with employees and project leadership, and taking action when something doesn’t look right. If you’re organized, safety-minded, and looking for an opportunity to grow alongside an expanding team, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is 100% field-based and will require travel to project sites throughout the Boise market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections to identify and document hazards, deficiencies, and leading and lagging safety indicators
• Recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate stop-work action when necessary
• Assist with accident and incident investigations and maintain supporting documentation
• Partner with project management to conduct safety orientations and support the onboarding of field employees
• Help reinforce safe work practices and promote a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across project teams
• Post, maintain, and update required safety documentation, notices, and literature at project sites
• Prepare and maintain safety reports, presentations, spreadsheets, memos, and other documentation
• Track and organize safety-related information and project documentation using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Provide field and administrative support to safety and project leadership
• Communicate safety concerns and observations clearly and professionally with field employees and project management
• Travel between Therma project sites throughout the Boise area as business needs require
• Support additional safety initiatives and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of construction safety experience or closely related field experience
• Ability to recognize onsite hazards and risk factors and confidently take appropriate action
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with project and field teams
• Strong sense of accountability, follow-through, and ownership
• Ability to regularly work in an active construction environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., walk four to six flights of stairs, and walk continuously for up to 60 minutes
• Ability to travel between project sites throughout the Boise market

Preferred

• 1-3 years of construction safety experience
• Experience supporting mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or other specialty construction projects
• Experience working with a union workforce

About Legence

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation (separate from CA sick leave); company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.

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