Safety Specialist 1 - Eastern District

Overview

Support and enforce site safety plans, conduct inspections, and ensure OSHA compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• incident investigation
• hazard inspection
• safety training
• osha compliance
• stop work
• safety program

Tasks

-Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics -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 -Assist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -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 and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements -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 in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors -Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans -Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Requirements

• osha 30
• osha 500
• osha 510
• microsoft word
• microsoft excel
• safety degree

What You Bring

-Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred -Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Regular, reliable attendance -Strong organizational and time management skills -Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, Public Health or a related field of study is preferred -Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel -Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies -The ability to work independently as well as part of a team -OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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