Field Safety Specialist: Protect People & Projects

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist to support and audit Site Specific Safety Plans in the field. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure work complies with contract safety expectations and laws.

You will assist in incident investigations, hazard inspections, and safety training, while supporting daily field operations and relocations to meet project needs. Strong safety focus and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA requirements.
• MS Office proficiency; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist development, review, and communication of the Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote safety program buy-in.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to enforce policies and plans.
• Plan and problem-solve with field operations based on indicators.
• Provide safety training on OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, and client requirements.
• Maintain project files per OSHA/MSHA and company policies.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist to support and audit Site Specific Safety Plans in the field. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure work complies with contract safety expectations and laws.

You will assist in incident investigations, hazard inspections, and safety training, while supporting daily field operations and relocations to meet project needs. Strong safety focus and communication are essential.