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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