Field Safety Specialist I - On-Site Safety Lead

Kiewit; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist I to support and audit safety programs on project sites. You will help implement Site Specific Safety Plans, work with operations to address hazards, and ensure compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards. Travel and relocation are expected as projects require.

The role reports to the Project Safety Manager and involves training, incident investigations, and maintaining safety documentation across sites. A safety-related degree and OSHA 30 are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of construction safety experience.
• First Aid CPR
• The ability to travel and relocate as required.
• OSHA 30
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 KieTrac entry, 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

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Team player

Travel flexibility

Safety program understanding

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

OSHA 30

Safety Professional or EMT certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist I to support and audit safety programs on project sites. You will help implement Site Specific Safety Plans, work with operations to address hazards, and ensure compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards. Travel and relocation are expected as projects require.

The role reports to the Project Safety Manager and involves training, incident investigations, and maintaining safety documentation across sites. A safety-related degree and OSHA 30 are preferred.