Senior Safety Officer

Senior Safety Officer
Location: Boise, ID | Onsite

Summary
Therma, a Legence company, is growing in the Boise market, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Safety Officer to help support that expansion and build a strong safety culture across our local projects and teams.
This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the field, partnering with project teams, and making safety a practical part of how work gets done every day. The Senior Safety Officer will oversee safety programs and compliance for our Boise-area operations, provide guidance to field and management teams, and proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk and prevent injuries.
The ideal candidate brings strong construction safety experience, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with employees at all levels. This person should be comfortable balancing regulatory requirements with the realities of an active construction environment and leading with both firmness and tact.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related questions, programs, and initiatives
Promote and strengthen a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across field and office teams
Conduct weekly jobsite safety inspections and provide findings and recommendations to project managers
Lead new employee safety orientations
Coordinate and track required safety training, certifications, toolbox talks, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation
Support train-the-trainer programs for forklifts, scissor lifts, and other applicable equipment
Develop and support procedures for jobsite operations involving confined spaces, fall hazards, and other higher-risk activities
Order, inspect, maintain, and manage personal protective equipment and other safety equipment
Manage Hazard Communication requirements, including GHS and SDS documentation
Coordinate hazardous waste disposal, including items such as batteries, light bulbs, mercury, circuit boards, coil cleaner, and oil
Monitor and work to improve key safety metrics, including EMR, TRIR, and DART
Review project contracts and documentation for safety-related requirements
Complete customer and project safety questionnaires
Lead, organize, and document recurring safety meetings, including foreman and company safety meetings
Identify and pursue applicable safety awards and recognition opportunities
Lead accident and injury investigations, documentation, and corrective action follow-through
Manage lost-time incident documentation and related safety processes
Maintain OSHA 300 logs and other required safety records
Maintain and support drug testing and near-miss reporting programs
Oversee compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local safety requirements
Support workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle, and theft claims as needed
Maintain building and workplace safety requirements, including fire extinguisher inspections, OSHA-required postings, and eyewash inspections
Stay current on evolving construction safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices
Partner closely with project management, field leadership, and senior management to identify risks and implement practical solutions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, safety engineering, industrial safety and health, safety management, or a closely related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
Demonstrated safety management experience, preferably within the construction industry
Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements
Ability to recognize jobsite hazards and take appropriate action with confidence, firmness, and tact
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field employees, project teams, customers, and leadership
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and results-driven
Strong customer service mindset and understanding of appropriate project and customer communication protocols
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
Commitment to Therma’s values and to creating a safe working environment for our employees and partners

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification
Previous safety experience within mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, specialty construction, or a related contracting environment
Construction project management or field operations experience
First Aid/CPR trainer certification
Experience managing workers’ compensation, vehicle, general liability, or other safety-related claims
Experience tracking and improving EMR, TRIR, DART, and other safety performance metrics

Base salary: $110k-$145k per year. Notes: Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and work location, and may vary from the posted range.This posting reflects compensation at the time of posting and may be updated.

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