Onsite Safety Specialist: MSHA Compliance

Kiewit; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to support and audit our Site Specific Safety Plan across projects. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure work is performed in line with safety manuals, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on implementing safety programs, coordinating with craft and operations, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• At least 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of construction or mine safety and MSHA requirements.
• Safety professional certification or EMT preferred.
• Experience with MSHA compliance and safety program execution.
• Proficient with Word and Excel and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, update, and communicate 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 using leading indicators.
• Encourage staff and craft to execute the safety plan.
• Maintain project files in MSHA-compliant format and incident records.
• Assist with first aid and coordinate with EMS and clinics.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and action follow-ups.
• Review work plans prior to start and provide safety training.
• Provide MSHA orientation and client-specific safety training.

Skills

Safety program mgmt

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

MSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to support and audit our Site Specific Safety Plan across projects. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure work is performed in line with safety manuals, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on implementing safety programs, coordinating with craft and operations, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance on site.