Field Safety Specialist: Lead Site Safety & Compliance

Kiewit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Kiewit seeks a Safety Specialist to develop, implement, and audit site safety programs across projects. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help apply contract requirements, client safety expectations, and OSHA/MSHA regulations in the field.

You will verify work is executed according to plans, support corrective actions, and provide resources to maintain safety standards. Strong communications and a proactive safety mindset are required.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, Public Health or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, updating and communication of the SSSP to all stakeholders including subcontractors.
• Collaborate with craft daily in the field to promote safety program buy-in and ownership.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to policies and plans.
• Plan and problem-solve with operations based on leading indicators and upcoming work.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and support corrective actions with teams.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS and client requirements.

Skills

OSHA certifications

Safety professional cert

EMT certification

MS Word & Excel

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Field access

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Kiewit seeks a Safety Specialist to develop, implement, and audit site safety programs across projects. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help apply contract requirements, client safety expectations, and OSHA/MSHA regulations in the field.

You will verify work is executed according to plans, support corrective actions, and provide resources to maintain safety standards. Strong communications and a proactive safety mindset are required.