Safety Specialist – South Central District (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist for the South Central District to develop, implement and audit Site Specific Safety Plans. You will support safety compliance on active projects, assist with incident investigations and coordinate with field operations and subcontractors to maintain a safe work environment.

Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will help deliver training, enforce policy adherence, and maintain OSHA/MSHA documentation while supporting continuous

Qualifications

• OSHA 30/500/510 certifications required.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Safety Professional or EMT certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Able to access all points of a construction site in varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Collaborate with craft daily to gain buy-in and support safety program ownership.
• Enforce Stop Work responsibilities to ensure policy and plan adherence.
• Plan and problem-solve with field operations using leading indicator trends.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, and client requirements.
• Maintain project files per OSHA/MSHA regulations and company policies.
• Assist with first aid and coordinate with EMS and clinics.
• Support incident investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Complete daily hazard inspections and guide corrective actions with teams.
• Review work plans and detailed work packs prior to start of work.

Education

OSHA 30/500/510 certifications

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental Safety or related field

Safety or EMT certification (preferred)

MS Word

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Teamwork / independence

Site access ability

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Safety Specialist for the South Central District to develop, implement and audit Site Specific Safety Plans. You will support safety compliance on active projects, assist with incident investigations and coordinate with field operations and subcontractors to maintain a safe work environment.

Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will help deliver training, enforce policy adherence, and maintain OSHA/MSHA documentation while supporting continuous