Nuclear Safety Lead - Field Operations

Kiewit; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical

Dental and vision plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks a Safety Specialist to lead and audit our safety programs on a DOE construction site in Blackfoot, ID. You’ll implement the Site Specific Safety Plan, enforce policy, and support operations with corrective actions.

This full-time role requires collaboration with the project safety director, craft teams, and onsite staff, with Stop Work authority and strong OSHA/MSHA adherence in fast-paced field environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements within the commercial nuclear and DOE settings
• Working knowledge of computers and experience 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 - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics
• Assist with 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

Safety programs

OSHA knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or related

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks a Safety Specialist to lead and audit our safety programs on a DOE construction site in Blackfoot, ID. You’ll implement the Site Specific Safety Plan, enforce policy, and support operations with corrective actions.

This full-time role requires collaboration with the project safety director, craft teams, and onsite staff, with Stop Work authority and strong OSHA/MSHA adherence in fast-paced field environments.