Safety Specialist 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Offshore Services in Ingleside, TX is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist I to support and audit our Site Specific Safety Plans in the field. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure work aligns with contract safety expectations, corporate manuals, and safety regulations.

You will assist with site inspections, incident investigations, and training, collaborating with operations and craft teams to implement corrective actions and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• 0-2 years of previous construction safety experience, particularly with training coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to policies and plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field daily.
• Encourage and advise staff to execute safety plans.
• Assist with maintaining project files in OSHA/MSHA compliance.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement effective solutions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and support corrective actions.
• Review work plans and ensure proper execution.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, and client requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Work ethic

Education

Bachelors in HSE

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Safety Specialist 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services

Location: Ingleside, TX, US

Requisition ID:182598

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Offshore Services District

Department:Safety

Market:OGC

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every projects and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a Safety Specialist I who will create, support and audit our programs which reinforce our commitment to safety.

As a Safety Specialist I, you will report to Project Safety Manager. Your primary responsibilities centers on the successful implementation and support of the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field. You will assist the Project Safety Manager with the application of the contract, client safety expectations, Kiewit's Corporate Safety Manual, Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, District Standards, and all laws governing the work. You will also verify to ensure that work is being executed as planned, problem-solve with operations and craft, assist with corrective measures, and provide resources to correct and maintain solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. (Kiewit Offshore Services), a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation, builds structurally complex projects supporting diverse work scopes across the world’s energy and infrastructures markets. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550- acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300+ staff employees and approximately 1,400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. Our team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, sporting and other events throughout the year. Our employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

Location

This position is located at Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) headquarters in Ingleside, TX.

Responsibilities

• 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 safety plans
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files
• Assist with incident investigations and implementation of effective solutions
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• 0-2 years of previous construction safety experience, in particular with training coordination
• 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

#LI-MR1

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Conditions may vary

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.