Industrial Construction Safety Specialist — Field Leader

Kiewit; Janesville (WI); 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 and reinforce our safety commitments on project sites. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help apply contract and regulatory safety standards in the field.

Daily duties include collaborating with craft and operations, conducting hazard inspections, supporting incident investigations, and maintaining OSHA/MSHA compliance. Travel and relocation to project sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• At least 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or EMT preferred.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Working knowledge of computers 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 and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

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 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

Construction safety knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Construction safety certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist I to support the Site Specific Safety Plan and reinforce our safety commitments on project sites. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help apply contract and regulatory safety standards in the field.

Daily duties include collaborating with craft and operations, conducting hazard inspections, supporting incident investigations, and maintaining OSHA/MSHA compliance. Travel and relocation to project sites will be required as needed.