Onsite Safety Specialist – South Central District

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist for our Texas projects. You will implement and support the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field, ensuring compliance with contract and client safety expectations while assisting with corrective actions and emergency readiness.

Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will develop safety programs, collaborate with craft teams, and help maintain OSHA/MSHA compliant records and incident investigations across assigned sites.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the craft daily in the field to promote safety program buy-in.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to policies and plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations daily.
• Encourage and advise staff to execute the SSSP.
• Maintain project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Assist with first aid and relations with EMS/clinics.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement solutions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Review work plans prior to start of work.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, client requirements.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist for our Texas projects. You will implement and support the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field, ensuring compliance with contract and client safety expectations while assisting with corrective actions and emergency readiness.

Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will develop safety programs, collaborate with craft teams, and help maintain OSHA/MSHA compliant records and incident investigations across assigned sites.