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SUMMARY

Mortenson’s Minneapolis Operating Group is looking to add a Safety Engineer I who will be responsible for implementing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site and ensuring a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site. This individual will be working on Data Center projects in Nebraska and/or Iowa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement and administer safety program at each worksite for team members 

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


• Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level


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


• Conduct work area safety audits


• Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses


• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis


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


• Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements


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


• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns


• Assist with onsite injury management and case management


• Monitor Return to Work and Modified duty assignments


• Assist with the organization and implementation of project safety celebrations and recognition/reward programs


• Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis

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, regulations, laws, and procedures 


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


• Attend and/or chair safety meetings

All other duties as assigned

• Collaborate 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


• Maintain project site Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and assist the Project Manager with the management of the safety budget allocated for project

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health or related field
  or High school diploma, STS/CHST Certification, OSHA 30 Hour Training with a minimum of seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work including at least five years with responsibility for managing safety programs at the crew or project level, conducting / reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field


• Previous related internship experience a plus


• Current driver’s license


• 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 to team members and outside parties


• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills


• Effective public speaking and presentation skills


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


• Some travel required

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

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.