Safety Specialist - Central District (Entry-Level) at Peter Kiewit Sons' in Lone Tree, CO

Job description

Requisition ID: 181668 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Central District Department: Safety Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every projects and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a Safety Specialist who will create, support and audit our programs which reinforce our commitment to safety. As a Safety Specialist, you will report to a project Safety Manager. Your primary responsibilities centers on the successful implementation and support of the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field. You will assist the Project Safety Manager with the application of the contract, client safety expectations, Kiewit Corporate Safety Manual, Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, District Standards, and all laws governing the work. You will also verify to ensure that work is being executed as planned, problem-solve with operations and craft, assist with corrective measures, and provide resources to correct and maintain solutions. District Overview Kiewit's Central District operates in the Rocky Mountain, Midwest, and south-central regions of the United States. We build heavy civil and transportation projects, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, water and wastewater treatment, canals, dams and tunnels. With one of the largest equipment fleets in the region, we can mobilize to any location as a full-service construction team capable of self-performing mass grading, drainage, bridge construction, aggregate production, paving, rail and utility construction. Location Although headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Central District has projects that span anywhere from the Rockies to the Mississippi. A majority of our work is concentrated in Colorado, Tennessee, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Montana. In addition, we partner with many of our sister districts who have work in the surrounding states such as Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Our projects are located in both large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires. Responsibilities • Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors • 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 • Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans • Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work • Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP • Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files • Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics • Assist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution • 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 and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements Qualifications • Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred • Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements • Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred • Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel • Strong organizational and time management skills • Strong written and verbal communicatio