Job Description

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s 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 and have regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.

Safety Trainer – you will be working with our corporate safety team on training facilitation and administrative tasks at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ. You will be responsible for corporate new‑hire safety training and site safety training programs as needed, and support the team with all administrative and document‑control tasks.

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 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 passionate about leading trainings. Everyone is encouraged to apply even if all safety certifications are not yet obtained; candidates who meet the core requirements and are willing to learn are welcomed.

Successful projects do not finish themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder’s 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the application of construction safety standards, company safety requirements, and project‑specific safety expectations.
• Work closely with the project team and field supervision to help ensure work is planned and performed safely in a fast‑paced environment.

Safety Trainers at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

• Oversee new‑hire safety training program.
• Provide support in incident prevention, including inspecting job sites, equipment, onsite training, investigating incidents, authoring incident reports, and providing information on safety standards and work techniques.
• Serve as the on‑site Competent Person who performs frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment.
• Oversee additional safety professionals assigned to the project.
• Survey jobsites as applicable and provide advice and guidance to site superintendents and employees engaged in a full range of construction activities, including but not limited to confined space, hazardous energy control, fall protection, and scaffolding.
• Investigate all incidents to determine origin, root cause, and contributing factors and assist in the preparation of written evaluation reports concerning findings.
• Carry out safety education activities, promote safety awareness, conduct daily and weekly Toolbox Talks, and provide site‑specific training courses.
• Consult with technical specialists and program managers about changes in work processes and proposed methods to eliminate unnecessary risks and control hazardous conditions.
• Provide employees and managers the training necessary to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively.
• Develop Activity (Job) Hazard Analyses for all new major work processes or those processes that have the highest injury/illness rates.
• Conduct Personal Protective Equipment assessments as needed.
• Recommend appropriate measures and methods to correct safety deficiencies and investigate hazardous conditions, practices, equipment, etc., to identify and analyze the nature and severity of hazards and the possible remedial actions.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 elevate concerns.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Possess professional qualifications and knowledge of fall protection systems, electrical safety, permit‑required confined spaces, excavation trenching and shoring, scaffolding, hazard communication, accident investigation and reporting.
• 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 reasonable accommodation. Details are linked here: Project Safety Professional Physical Requirements & Work Environment.

Education / Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in safety.
• 2+ years of experience as a safety instructor preferred.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification.
• OSHA 510 certification.
• First Aid / CPR / AED (must be current).
• Extensive knowledge of the State/Local, OSHA laws and regulations.
• Additional safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, or OHST are encouraged.
• Experience in the semiconductor or high‑tech industry preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company.
• Generous retirement package includes a 10% company contribution and a matching contribution up to 2% of 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 upon passing a drug screening and background check.

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 Harder’s 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 Harder’s 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.

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