Field Safety Specialist - Industrial Construction (Relocation)

Kiewit; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist I to support the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field and report to the Project Safety Manager, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

You will assist with hazard assessments, incident investigations, safety training, and coordination with subcontractors and craft personnel, with willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Base compensation: $90,000–$94,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• The ability to travel and relocate as required.
• 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

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Degree in health/safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist I to support the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field and report to the Project Safety Manager, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

You will assist with hazard assessments, incident investigations, safety training, and coordination with subcontractors and craft personnel, with willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Base compensation: $90,000–$94,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits.