Safety Specialist - South Central District (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist for our Texas projects. You will implement and support the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field, ensuring compliance with contract and client safety expectations while assisting with corrective actions and emergency readiness.

Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will develop safety programs, collaborate with craft teams, and help maintain OSHA/MSHA compliant records and incident investigations across assigned sites.

Formación

• OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the craft daily in the field to promote safety program buy-in.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to policies and plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations daily.
• Encourage and advise staff to execute the SSSP.
• Maintain project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Assist with first aid and relations with EMS/clinics.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement solutions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Review work plans prior to start of work.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, client requirements.

Conocimientos

Strong written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Requisition ID: 182701

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Safety

Market: Transportation

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

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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

• 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 skillsGood 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.