Senior Site Safety Professional

Blattner; Minnesota; On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and annual bonus

Per diem

Company truck with a fuel card

Rotational program with paid flights

Employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance (tuition reimburs

Employee/family focused culture

Job summary

Blattner in Minnesota seeks a Senior Site Safety Professional to lead on-site safety programs across active construction projects. You will serve as the primary safety advisor, guiding leadership decisions and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will independently manage audits, incident investigations, and training, mentor field teams, and deliver safety reporting to support project success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of construction safety experience
• Ability to relocate to project site
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site-level safety programs, audits, incident management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Identify patterns of unsafe behavior and implement corrective actions
• Conduct incident investigations and support root cause analysis
• Partner with leadership to address complex safety challenges and provide expert guidance
• Influence site leadership on safety policies, procedures, and best practices
• Coach and mentor field teams and junior safety staff on hazard identification and prevention
• Support incident management compliance, including Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Treatment, and Return-to-Work programs
• Conduct audits and prepare reports with findings and recommended corrective actions
• Support safety communications, including participation in project kickoffs and ongoing site messaging
• Collect, analyze, and report safety data to support decision-making
• Prepare safety documentation, reports, and project deliverables
• Maintain knowledge of safety regulations, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
• Promote continuous development through training, coaching, and professional growth activities

Skills

Site safety leadership

Audits & incident management

Incident investigations

Safety program implementation

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Site Safety Professional to lead and implement site-wide safety programs across active construction projects. This role serves as a primary safety advisor on-site, influencing leadership decisions and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate operates with a high level of independence, brings strong field presence, and is passionate about mentoring others and advancing safety performance.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead and manage site-level safety programs, including audits, incident management, and emergency response planning
• Ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
• Identify patterns of unsafe behavior and implement corrective actions, escalating issues as necessary
• Conduct incident investigations and support root cause analysis using established processes
• Partner with leadership to address complex safety challenges and provide expert guidance
• Influence site leadership on safety policies, procedures, and best practices
• Coach and mentor field teams and junior safety staff on hazard identification and prevention
• Support incident management compliance, including Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Treatment, and Return-to-Work programs
• Conduct audits and prepare reports with findings and recommended corrective actions
• Support safety communications, including participation in project kickoffs and ongoing site messaging
• Collect, analyze, and report safety data to support decision-making
• Prepare safety documentation, reports, and project deliverables
• Maintain knowledge of safety regulations, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
• Promote continuous development through training, coaching, and professional growth activities

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of construction safety experience
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the field
• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to relocate to project site

What Will Set You Apart

• BCSP certification (or working toward certification)
• Knowledge of electrical, crane, and structural safety practices
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and site leadership
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Visio preferred)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Work Environment & Travel

• Approximately 75% of time spent in the field
• Frequent interaction with crews, subcontractors, and site leadership
• Required relocation to project site
• Travel as required based on project needs

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay and annual bonus
• Per diem
• Company truck with a fuel card
• Rotational program with paid flights home
• 100% employer‑paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement)
• Employee/family focused culture
• And more!

$86,098.00 - $124,841.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility‑scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.