Field Safety Lead – South Central District

Kiewit; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to support site safety programs and audit Site Specific Safety Plans. You will implement, verify, and support safety requirements in the field, reporting to the Project Safety Manager and working to keep projects compliant with safety manuals and district standards.

In this role you will assist with incident investigations, hazard assessments, daily safety reviews, and training.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred
• Computers proficiency; Word and Excel experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied environments

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP with subcontractors
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote safety program ownership
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to enforce policies and plans
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations based on leading indicators
• Encourage and advise staff to execute the SSSP
• Maintain project files in OSHA/MSHA compliance and company policies
• Assist with first aid and liaison with EMS/clinics
• Assist with incident investigations and effective solutions
• Conduct daily hazard inspections and oversee corrective actions
• Review work plans and detailed work packs before start
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, and client requirements

Skills

OSHA 30/500/510

Construction safety knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Organizational & time management

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Site access ability

Safety incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to support site safety programs and audit Site Specific Safety Plans. You will implement, verify, and support safety requirements in the field, reporting to the Project Safety Manager and working to keep projects compliant with safety manuals and district standards.

In this role you will assist with incident investigations, hazard assessments, daily safety reviews, and training.