Field Safety Lead - Construction & Compliance

Kiewit; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to create, support, and audit our safety programs on project sites. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure compliance with the Site Specific Safety Plan, corporate safety manuals, and OSHA/MSHA requirements.

This role involves field support, incident investigations, and safety training across various locations. The position requires OSHA certifications, a safety-focused degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP).
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to enforce policies and plans.
• Plan and problem-solve with operations in the field using leading indicators.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS and client requirements.

Skills

Safety programs

Auditing

Incident investigations

Safety training

Communication

Education

OSHA 30, 500, 510 certifications

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or related field

Safety Professional or EMT certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to create, support, and audit our safety programs on project sites. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure compliance with the Site Specific Safety Plan, corporate safety manuals, and OSHA/MSHA requirements.

This role involves field support, incident investigations, and safety training across various locations. The position requires OSHA certifications, a safety-focused degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.