Job Description
Implementing safety programs at wind construction sites prevents incidents and ensures compliance with regulations like OSHA. This role safeguards over 100,000 workers across projects, reducing injury risks through audits and training. Engineers analyze incident data to improve protocols, using software to track violations and manage reporting.
Mortenson serves markets in renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and sports through engineering, procurement, and construction services. The company builds environments that last, focusing on positive impacts in construction. Specializing in wind energy projects, Mortenson develops large-scale installations with advanced techniques. Operations emphasize teamwork and include over 8 billion in annual revenue from global clients.
Typical work consists of conducting safety audits, documenting violations, and administering orientations using safety-related software and OSHA 30 Hour training. Employees review submittals, monitor trade partner plans, and organize celebrations, while attending meetings with union representatives and insurance engineers. Tasks include evaluating hygiene concerns, maintaining PPE budgets, and accompanying OSHA inspectors on tours. Interactions involve project managers, client personnel, and diverse teams in construction settings. A key constraint is 100% travel with weekly rotations, requiring flexibility and standing long hours in outdoor environments.
Compensation ranges from $81,800 to $110,400 per year, with adjustments for locations like Seattle at 10% higher. Work arranges full travel-based, rotating home every 3 weeks for 5-7 days. Benefits offer medical plans including no-cost vision, dental, 401k with match, paid leaves, life insurance, disability, mental health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym discounts. Professional development includes leadership and presentation training. Unique work environment in renewable energy supports veterans, varied seniority levels, and equity for protected categories.
Responsibilities
- Implement and administer safety program at each worksite
- Assist in developing site-specific safety activities and conduct safety orientation/training
- Document and track safety violations, conduct safety audits, analyze safety data
- Assist with major incident analysis and manage OSHA reporting
- Review safety submittals, monitor trade partner work plans, assist with onsite injury management
- Organize safety celebrations and participate in project planning/hazard analysis
- Provide safety-related information, evaluate industrial hygiene concerns
- Maintain knowledge of safety standards/regulations, serve as safety resource
- Attend/chair safety meetings and collaborate with client safety personnel
Requirements
- Bachelor's or associate's degree in occupational safety, health, or related field preferred
- High school diploma with CHST or STS certification and OSHA 30 Hour training, plus five years construction experience
- One year of related experience for level II
- Previous related internship experience preferred
- Current driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety-related software
- Ability to interpret and communicate company policies
- Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Effective public speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to travel up to 100%