Project EHS Lead – Onsite Safety & Compliance

Knife River; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River seeks an onsite EHS Manager to lead project safety on a high-profile Treasure Valley/Boise ID site. The role ensures OSHA, MSHA, DOT compliance and drives safety programs across job sites and shops. 5+ years in safety plus CSP/CIH/CHST or a relevant 4-year degree are required.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, data reporting, training coordination, and daily safety inspections, with a focus on eliminating injuries and losses on site.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in construction safety and 3 years in safety program management.
• OSHA 30 & OSHA 500 trained and certified.
• Direct exposure to health and safety programs and regulatory agencies.
• Experience developing site and operational safety plans and JHA's.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Frequent presence on jobsites and shops with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collect accident information and review incident investigations.
• Manage tracking software for safety data input and management.
• Generate weekly and monthly incident and safety reports.
• Identify ways to reduce accidents and champion the company safety culture.
• Schedule and monitor DOT drug screens and physicals.
• Coordinate and administer DOT regulations with HR and Operations.
• Review safety publications and update program knowledge.
• Coordinate communications between shops, sites and safety office.
• Investigate motor vehicle citations and accidents.
• Assist with accident scene investigations and cleanup.
• Coordinate safety and training programs as required.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, DOT regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Research and analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Self-starter

Task management

Night/weekend availability

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

MSHA/OSHA/DOT audits

Training skills

Education

Bachelors or higher in safety-related field

Professional safety certification (CSP/CIH/CHST)

Tools

Tracking software

MS Office

Job description

Knife River seeks an onsite EHS Manager to lead project safety on a high-profile Treasure Valley/Boise ID site. The role ensures OSHA, MSHA, DOT compliance and drives safety programs across job sites and shops. 5+ years in safety plus CSP/CIH/CHST or a relevant 4-year degree are required.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, data reporting, training coordination, and daily safety inspections, with a focus on eliminating injuries and losses on site.