Field Safety Specialist – Power Market

Kiewit; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist to support the Site Specific Safety Plan and ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and client safety requirements on our power projects.

You will work under the Project Safety Manager, help implement safety programs, conduct hazard inspections, provide first aid support, and assist with incident investigations while coordinating with craft and operations to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• OSHA knowledge and construction safety regulations required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision on active sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and communication of the Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Collaborate daily with craft to promote safety program buy-in.
• Execute Stop Work responsibilities to enforce safety policies.
• Plan and problem-solve with operations using leading indicators.
• Maintain project safety files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards.
• Assist with first aid and coordinate with EMS/clinics when needed.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct daily hazard inspections and track corrective actions.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety program implementation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist to support the Site Specific Safety Plan and ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and client safety requirements on our power projects.

You will work under the Project Safety Manager, help implement safety programs, conduct hazard inspections, provide first aid support, and assist with incident investigations while coordinating with craft and operations to maintain a safe work environment.