Safety Specialist - Industrial District

Requisition : 179206

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial Group

Department: Safety

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every project and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a Safety Specialist who will create, support and audit our programs which reinforce our commitment to safety.

As a Safety Specialist, you will report to the Project Safety Manager. Your primary responsibilities center on the successful implementation and support of the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field. You will assist the Project Safety Manager with the application of the contract, client safety expectations, Kiewit Corporate Safety Manual, Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, District Standards, and all laws governing the work.

You will also verify that work is being executed as planned, problem‑solve with operations and craft, assist with corrective measures, and provide resources to correct and maintain solutions.

TIC is a Kiewit subsidiary that provides direct‑hire construction services for industrial projects.
TIC Denver has projects in industrial, power, oil‑gas, chemical, and mining across the United States. Its projects range from small capital work up to major EPC projects. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry in an “open‑shop” environment.

This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S., in Abilene, TX;
El Paso, TX or elsewhere. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom‑designed to meet our shared needs.

• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors
• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of our safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans
• Plan, prioritize, and problem‑solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics
• Assist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work
• Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• OSHA 30 certification and Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
• 0–2 years of construction safety experience
• The ability to travel and relocate as required
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environment

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and…