Field Safety Specialist: Power Projects Leader

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plan

Dental & vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Safety Specialist to support Site Specific Safety Plans in the field. You will work with the Project Safety Manager, ensure compliance with safety manuals and regulatory standards, and help implement corrective actions across operations and craft teams.

Travel and relocation to project sites across the U.S. are required; the role emphasizes proactive safety leadership, incident investigations, and training to protect personnel and assets on delivered projects.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30/500/510 certifications are preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, updating, and communication of the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to policies, regulations, and plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations based on leading indicators and upcoming work.
• Assist with maintaining project files in OSHA/MSHA compliance and related policies.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client requirements.

Skills

Travel willingness

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

OSHA 30/500/510 certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Safety Specialist to support Site Specific Safety Plans in the field. You will work with the Project Safety Manager, ensure compliance with safety manuals and regulatory standards, and help implement corrective actions across operations and craft teams.

Travel and relocation to project sites across the U.S. are required; the role emphasizes proactive safety leadership, incident investigations, and training to protect personnel and assets on delivered projects.