Safety Professional

Harder Mechanical is one of the nations largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely meeting tough schedules and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno NV; Phoenix AZ; Concord CA; and Salt Lake City UT.

As a Project Safety Professional you will work on an Advanced Technology this field-based role you will work directly with project management field supervision and craft employees to identify hazards support safe work planning and reinforce Harders safety expectations. Work schedule and hours: 5 days a week 10 hours per day with a start time of 5:00 a.m. Potential for weekend work and additional required shift coverage based on project needs.

At Harder safety is integral to how we plan communicate and execute work. This role is ideal for a field focused safety professional who communicates well stays engaged with crews and is willing to learn. You do not need to have all safety certifications to be considered; candidates who meet the core requirements and are willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harders reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities industry-leading benefits and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at .

What youll be doing:
As a Project Safety Professional you will support the application of construction safety standards company safety requirements and project specific safety expectations. You will work closely with the project team and field supervision to help ensure work is planned and performed safely in the fast-paced project environment.

Project Safety Professionals at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

• Support incident prevention efforts through field observations job site inspections coaching and employee engagement
• Conduct job walks to identify hazards unsafe conditions and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with superintendents foremen and crews to support safe work planning
• Assist with inspections of job site areas tools equipment materials and work practices
• Support safety requirements related to fall protection confined space hazardous energy control scaffolding excavation material handling and hazard communication
• Participate in incident investigations and helping gather facts identify contributing factors and support corrective actions
• Assist with safety orientations toolbox talks and site-specific training
• Support development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis documents and other pre task planning tools
• Assist with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and verify proper PPE use in the field
• Communicate safety expectations clearly and professionally to field employees and supervision
• Track safety documentation inspections training records and corrective actions
• Recommend practical solutions to correct safety concerns and reduce exposure to injury or illness
• Perform additional safety tasks as needed

• Strong field presence
• Ability to build positive working relationships with craft employees and supervision and coach others without creating unnecessary conflict
• Good judgment and the ability to recognize when to ask questions or escalate concerns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Practical understanding of construction work and the risks associated with field activities
• Commitment to learning improving and supporting a strong safety culture
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements
• Ability to identify hazards and communicate corrective actions in a professional manner
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment
• Ability to support early start times occasional weekends and additional shift coverage when needed
• Applicant must be able to meet the essential functions and physical requirements with or without reasonableaccommodation. Details are linked here:Project Safety Professional Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Education/Experience:

• 2 years of construction safety experience craft construction experience with safety responsibilities or a similar field safety role
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint

Nice to have:

• Experience working in industrial mechanical semiconductor advanced manufacturing or large commercial construction environments
• Experience assisting with safety training such as orientation fall protection MEWP forklift hazard communication or similar topics
• Familiarity with fall protection electrical safety confined space excavation scaffolding material handling and incident reporting
• Additional safety certifications such as OSHA 510 CHST OHST CSP STS or similar credentials
• First Aid CPR and AED certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
• Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Harder University training and development as well as other paid professional development opportunities
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check as may be required and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

This position is salaried compensation is $90000-$110000.

No recruiters. No phone calls please.

About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harders commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harders policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test background checks reference checks and as required by law regardless of citizenship or national origin documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.