Safety Specialist – Industrial Construction (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC Industrial is seeking a Safety Specialist to develop, support, and audit safety programs across projects nationwide, with a focus on the "Nobody Gets Hurt" safety philosophy. You will collaborate with field crews, lead incident investigations, and maintain OSHA/MSHA compliance while relocating as needed.

You will assist with hazard assessments, training, and documentation, contributing to a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within our MEC operations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a 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 environment

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 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

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental Safety (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

MEC Industrial is seeking a Safety Specialist to develop, support, and audit safety programs across projects nationwide, with a focus on the "Nobody Gets Hurt" safety philosophy. You will collaborate with field crews, lead incident investigations, and maintain OSHA/MSHA compliance while relocating as needed.

You will assist with hazard assessments, training, and documentation, contributing to a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within our MEC operations.