Safety Specialist- Cherne-Multiple Locations

Cherne Contracting Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Safety Specialist, where your commitment to safety will help shape the culture of project sites. In this role, you will implement and support the Site Specific Safety Plan, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a safe work environment. Your expertise in construction safety and ability to conduct effective training will be crucial in mentoring new Safety Professionals and enhancing site safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field is desired.
• 2+ years of experience in Safety on Heavy Civil Construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and auditing Safety Programs at project sites.
• Conduct safety trainings, audits, and incident response as needed.

Skills

Construction Safety

Communication Skills

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Problem Solving

Safety Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Occupational Health

Tools

OSHA Guidelines

First Aid CPR

Job description

Safety Specialist - Cherne - Multiple Locations

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

Requisition ID: 175372
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Cherne District
Department: Safety
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time

As a Safety Specialist, you will report to the Project Safety Manager. Your primary responsibilities center 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing district Safety Programs at project sites.
• Understand and explain facts and information related to Kiewit’s Safety Program, Policies and Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Plan and conduct safety orientation, safety trainings, safety tours, workplace audits and incident response as needed.
• Coach Safety Professionals, Foreman and Craft on proper completion of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Know Life-Changing Categories, complete Safeguard Assessments and proactively intervene if you see a potential unsafe act.
• Embody the Kiewit approach to safety, being constantly aware of conditions and work practices, and being empowered to stop all unsafe work when needed.
• Understand project and type of work to appropriately review hazards and provide feedback to Front Line Supervisors.
• Train, mentor and help develop new Safety Professionals to site.
• Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements.
• Work with project/district management, district safety manager and corporate safety to determine classifications and manage incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health and Safety or similar Safety Degree is desired.
• Minimum of 2 years or more industry (Safety) experience, working on Heavy Civil Construction projects.
• OSHA 30 and First Aid CPR preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements is a must.
• Experience providing safety training to others, and developing safe work plans is required on a construction site.
• Experience with job hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management experience required.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments, around large, moving equipment and willingness to work underground and on rotating shifts that may include nights and weekends.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites across the USA for an extended period of time.
• Ability to demonstrate independent professional judgement given limited supervision.
• Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check.
• All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
• Strong communication skills, strong work ethics and able to work independently and as part of a team.

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.