Safety Specialist II- Power

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist II to support field safety programs across multiple construction sites. You will help implement and maintain the Site Specific Safety Plan in coordination with project teams, ensuring regulatory and client safety expectations are met.

You will travel to various locations, maintain OSHA/MSHA compliance, and contribute to incident investigations and corrective actions. The role emphasizes hands-on safety leadership and program ownership.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel and relocate as required.
• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the Site Specific Safety Plan to everyone including subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of the safety program and to support craft ownership.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies and work plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field daily based on leading indicator trends.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
• Assist with maintaining project files in OSHA/MSHA compliance and in compliance with policies including accident/injury files.
• Assist with first aid and coordinate with emergency medical services and clinics.
• Assist with KieTrac entry, incident investigations, and implementation of effective solutions.
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations and subcontractors with corrective actions.
• Review work plans and detailed work packs prior to the start of work.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client requirements.

Skills

Travel willingness

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Requisition ID:179810

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:TIC Power District

Department:Safety

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Safety Specialist II, 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 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

TIC Power (TICP) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

***Various Locations***

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors
• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of our safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program
• 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 SSSP
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics
• Assist with KieTrac entry, incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution
• 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

• The ability to travel and relocate as required
• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
• 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
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments

Other Requirements:

• 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 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.

At TIC, we only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best. We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, you’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.

If you want a career that can make an impact, look no further.

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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.