Safety Professional presso John W. Danforth Company

Come join John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast! We are an employee-owned company and believe our greatest asset is our people.

We’re looking for a Regional Safety Professional who is passionate about building a strong safety culture, eager to learn and grow, and driven to ensure our employees return home safely each day. This individual will partner with our operations teams to lead, influence, and maintain best-in-class safety practices across projects and facilities.

As a Safety Professional, you’ll have a direct impact on our people and our communities by developing proactive strategies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and promoting safe work environments.

Are you a leader who is committed to protecting people and improving processes? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

What We Offer:

• Danforth invests in you and your future with directed employee engagement, team support, career development, and mentoring.
• We are a professional organization offering quality benefits, including:
  1. Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
  2. 401(k) & ESOP with generous profit-sharing/matching contributions
  3. Competitive PTO, holidays, and additional financial incentives

What We Ask of You:

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to employees and project teams on safety practices and compliance.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections to proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Partner with leadership and field teams to drive accountability and continuous safety improvement.
• Lead investigations of incidents/near misses and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture aligned with Danforth’s values.

Experience & Competencies:

• 3+ years of safety experience in construction, mechanical contracting, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, state, and federal safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and training skills with the ability to influence and engage all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Must have the integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to represent Danforth in the most professional, positive manner.

Danforth offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  

John W. Danforth Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All employees and applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.