Field Safety Leader – Industrial Construction (Travel Required)

Kiewit; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Kiewit/Mass Electric MEC Industrial seeks an Entry-Level Safety Specialist to support site safety programs and carry out the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field. You will report to a Project Safety Manager, help ensure compliance with contract and client safety expectations, and assist with corrective actions and incident investigations.

The role requires collaboration with operations and craft teams, daily hazard inspections, and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide with a focus

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current OSHA requirements.
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote safety program buy-in and ownership.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to enforce policies and plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations based on trends.
• Encourage and advise staff to execute the SSSP.
• Maintain project files in OSHA/MSHA compliance and policy adherence.
• Assist with first aid and liaise with EMS and clinics.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement effective solutions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Safety knowledge

OSHA requirements

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit/Mass Electric MEC Industrial seeks an Entry-Level Safety Specialist to support site safety programs and carry out the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field. You will report to a Project Safety Manager, help ensure compliance with contract and client safety expectations, and assist with corrective actions and incident investigations.

The role requires collaboration with operations and craft teams, daily hazard inspections, and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide with a focus