Role OverviewThe Safety Specialist will create, support, and audit safety programs to reinforce Kiewit's commitment to safety. The role involves implementing and supporting the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field, verifying work execution, problem-solving, and providing resources to correct and maintain solutions.
What You Will Do
The Safety Specialist will assist in developing and reviewing the Site Specific Safety Plan, collaborating with craft employees, exercising stop work responsibility, planning and prioritizing work, and maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, knowledge of construction safety, and OSHA 30 certification. The role requires strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field of study
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
- OSHA 30 certification
- Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician
- 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
Benefits
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Retirement plans with matching
- Generous paid time off
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