Safety Trainer - MSHA Surface Instructor

Kiewit; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Trainer with MSHA surface instructor experience to deliver and improve training across our industrial construction projects. The role focuses on MSHA Part 46/48 Miner training and supporting a proactive safety culture on active sites in the Southwest.

Candidates must have strong knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations, be able to travel, and partner with project teams to ensure compliant, engaging, and effective safety programs that prevent incidents and promote Nobody Gets

Qualifications

• MSHA Surface Instructor experience required.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and industrial construction safety regulations.
• Experience delivering New Miner, Experienced Miner, and Annual Refresher training.
• Ability to travel and work in active industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MSHA Part 46 and Part 48 Surface Miner training programs, including New Miner, Experienced Miner, Site-Specific Hazard Awareness, Task Training, and Annual Refresher training.
• Facilitate classroom, field-based, and hands-on safety training for craft professionals, supervisors, and project personnel.
• Develop and maintain training materials, presentations, lesson plans, and training records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Partner with project safety teams to identify training needs and implement solutions to address site-specific hazards and operational risks.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, field observations, audits, and employee feedback; assist with onboarding and workforce mobilization.
• Support incident investigations by identifying training gaps and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Promote Kiewit's Nobody Gets Hurt culture and reinforce safe work practices across all levels.

Skills

MSHA Surface Instructor

Safety training

Presenter skills

Travel flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Training materials

Job description

Safety Trainer - MSHA Surface Instructor

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US; Tucson, AZ, US; Reno, NV, US; Albuquerque, NM, US; Salt Lake City, UT, US

Requisition ID:182307

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Safety

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

At Kiewit, safety is not just a priority, it is a core value. As a Safety Trainer, you will play a critical role in developing, delivering, and continuously improving safety training programs that support Kiewit's commitment that Nobody Gets Hurt. This position will focus on MSHA-regulated projects and industrial construction operations, ensuring employees and craft professionals receive high-quality training that meets regulatory requirements and prepares them to work safely in dynamic construction environments.

The ideal candidate will possess MSHA Surface Instructor experience and demonstrated success delivering New Miner, Experienced Miner, and Annual Refresher training programs. This individual will partner closely with project teams, safety professionals, and operations leadership to promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across Kiewit's industrial operations.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors,including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position can begin in Bagdad, Arizona.

Candidates must be open to relocation based on project needs, skill development, and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MSHA Part 46 and Part 48 Surface Miner training programs, including New Miner, Experienced Miner, Site-Specific Hazard Awareness, Task Training, and Annual Refresher training.
• Facilitate classroom, field-based, and hands-on safety training for craft professionals, supervisors, and project personnel.
• Develop and maintain training materials, presentations, lesson plans, and training records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Partner with project safety teams to identify training needs and implement solutions to address site-specific hazards and operational risks.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, field observations, audits, and employee feedback.Assist with project onboarding, orientation programs, and workforce mobilization efforts.
• Support incident investigations by identifying training gaps and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices and incorporate them into training programs.Promote Kiewit's "Nobody Gets Hurt" culture and reinforce safe work practices across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience serving as an MSHA Surface Instructor.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and industrial construction safety regulations.
• Experience facilitating instructor-led classroom and field training.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel and work in active industrial construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Education, or a related field.
• MSHA Approved Instructor certification for Part 48 Surface Metal/Nonmetal operations.
• Experience delivering New Miner, Experienced Miner, and Annual Refresher training programs.
• CHST, OHST, CSP, or other professional safety certifications.
• Construction, mining, industrial manufacturing, power, or heavy industrial project experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

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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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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