Safety Specialist - Kiewit Water Facilities South 2027

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist to support and audit our Site Specific Safety Plan in the field. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help ensure compliance with safety manuals, procedures, and client expectations on our Water Facilities projects.

You will assist with incident investigations, first aid coordination, and daily hazard inspections while collaborating closely with craft teams to drive a strong safety culture across sites in the district.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Site Specific Safety Plan to everyone including subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to promote buy‑in of our safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to policies and plans.
• Plan and problem‑solve with operations daily based on leading indicators and upcoming work.
• Encourage and advise staff to execute the SSSP.
• Maintain project files compliant with OSHA/MSHA regulations and policies.
• Assist with first aid and coordinate with EMS and clinics.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Review work plans and packs prior to start of work.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related field

OSHA 30 certification

Safety Professional or EMT certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 182063

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South

Department: Safety

Market: Water/Wastewater

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 who will create, support and audit our programs which reinforce our commitment to safety.

As a Safety Specialist, 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

Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Dallas TX, we also pursue various projects stretching across the country. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands‑on experience, and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

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 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

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field of study is preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• 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

Other common names for this role:

Project Safety Coordinator, Onsite Safety Coordinator, Field Safety Coordinator, “Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator”, EH&S Coordinator

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 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.