Safety Engineer
Portland, OR 
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Job Description

MWH Constructors, an industry leader in the heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking a Safety Engineer to support a $300m large-diameter water pipeline project located in the Portland, OR area. This pipeline is part of a larger effort to ultimately supply 135 million gallons of water a day to the Portland community by Fall of 2027. This position is a great opportunity to be a part of a historic infrastructure project and see it through the entire project delivery life cycle, from groundbreaking to closeout.

Essential Functions

  • Provide guidance and assistance to Operations in establishing and maintaining safety operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and best practices.
  • Administer, direct and manage compliance with the project to ensure safety goals are met.
  • Provide a strategic vision for creating safe work areas for affected employees and general public.
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of potential risks on projects and identifies controls/mitigation measures.
  • Perform inspections and audit project sites periodically with an emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and corrective measures & implementation - interface with clients, employees and subcontractors ensuring safety programs and specifications are met.
  • Supervise, develop and manage other safety professionals to ensure effective administration of accident prevention efforts.
  • Develop and deliver training resources. Leverage 3rd party training resources when necessary. Develop required training matrix associated with hazards and in line with project schedule.
  • Development and implementation of work exposure control plans. Understanding of IH sampling methods to support regulatory compliance with established PELs.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience on a construction site; ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures as needed; advanced knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, including OSHA; advanced knowledge of consensus standards, including NIOSH, ANSI, ASTM and NFPA standards.
  • 4-year occupational safety/health degree or engineering/science degree.
  • Thorough understanding of construction methods and federal, state, health and safety standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with and provide H&S direction to management and field personnel.
  • Prior experience managing direct reports in a construction environment.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CHST, CSP and/or CIH preferred.
  • USACOE, EM385

Benefits

  • Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
  • Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
  • Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment


MWH Constructors is an EEO employer – MWH Constructors considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or other basis in accordance with federal, state or local laws or regulations.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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