Field Safety Specialist I: Travel & Impact

Kiewit; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist I to support and audit site safety programs on construction projects. Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will help implement the Site Specific Safety Plan and ensure compliance with OSHA, client safety expectations, and Kiewit's policies.

This entry-level role requires travel and relocation as needed, strong communication, and the ability to work in field conditions. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

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 related field preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Certification as a Safety Professional or EMT preferred
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Willing to work independently or in 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

Safety basics

Communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

OSHA 30

Safety Professional Certification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist I to support and audit site safety programs on construction projects. Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will help implement the Site Specific Safety Plan and ensure compliance with OSHA, client safety expectations, and Kiewit's policies.

This entry-level role requires travel and relocation as needed, strong communication, and the ability to work in field conditions. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.