Safety Specialist - Southeast District

Overview

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

Requisition : 179379

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Southeast District

Department: Safety

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

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 (SSSP) in the field. You will:

• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone, including subcontractors
• Collaborate with the craft daily to encourage buy-in of our safety program and support craft ownership
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, and detailed work packs
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field 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 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 solutions
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with corrective actions
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work
• Provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client-specific requirements

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field is preferred
• 0-2 years of construction safety experience
• OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR preferred
• Ability to travel and relocate as required
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• 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
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging environments
• Reliable transportation to and from work

Other common names for this role: Project Safety Coordinator, Onsite Safety Coordinator, Field Safety Coordinator, Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator, EH&S Coordinator

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively; follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs and policies
• Work during normal operating hours to meet deadlines; overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various locations and under varying conditions

We offer our full-time staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.