Safety Specialist II — Build Safe Water/Wastewater Projects

Kiewit; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist II to support and audit site safety programs within the Northern California District. You will help implement the Site Specific Safety Plan, coordinate with the Project Safety Manager, and ensure compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards and client requirements.

Position is on-site at SF Bay Area or Sacramento sites with travel as needed, emphasizing field collaboration with craft and operations, incident investigations, and safety training to maintain a safe

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and federal OSHA requirements.
• OSHA 30 preferred; strong safety program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP).
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote safety program buy-in.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to enforce policies and plans.
• Plan and problem-solve with operations using leading indicators.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, and client requirements.
• Maintain OSHA/MSHA compliant project files and incident records.
• Assist with first aid and coordination with EMS/clinics.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and help with corrective actions.
• Review work plans and detailed packs prior to work.
• Support safety training and orientation initiatives.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

OSHA knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist II to support and audit site safety programs within the Northern California District. You will help implement the Site Specific Safety Plan, coordinate with the Project Safety Manager, and ensure compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards and client requirements.

Position is on-site at SF Bay Area or Sacramento sites with travel as needed, emphasizing field collaboration with craft and operations, incident investigations, and safety training to maintain a safe