Safety Specialist - Kiewit Building Group (Early Career)

Description

• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans
• 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
• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions
• Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Assist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP

Requirements

• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance