Sr Safety Specialist - Underground Construction at Peter Kiewit Sons' in Damascus, VA

Job description

Requisition ID: 181792 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Underground District Department: Safety Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview We are hiring Sr. Safety Specialists for Underground projects around North America, and offer a long term career in Safety with diverse project assignments. Our Sr. Safety Specialists are trainers in safety, strong communicators, leaders to guide the team in safety practices and protocol, investigators, auditors, motivators, mentors and relationship builders! At Kiewit - our guiding principle for every project and in every office is - "Nobody Gets Hurt". Our Safety teams support and reinforce job site safety by ensuring that the project teams are following our safety guidelines and procedures, provide detailed reporting, and safety reviews at the sites which could involve different shifts and weekends. During your career in our Underground group, you can expect to support complex Underground projects across diverse market areas, such as Transportation, Power, Oil and Gas, Mining and Water/Wastewater. This means longevity, stability for your career and new experiences that offer growth to your career! We have the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our long-standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. Key capabilities for our underground team include tunnel boring machine operations, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation and tunnel rehabilitation. #UGPOSITION District Overview The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and Numerous Trenchless Methods. #UGPOSITIONS Location One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Responsibilities Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing district Safety Programs at project sites. Implementation would include ensuring all Staff and Craft have a clear understanding of programs. Manage programs on a go forward basis addressing areas of improvement and feedback received. Understand and be able to explain facts and information related to Kiewit’s Safety Program, Policies and Site-Specific Safety Plans Plan and conduct safety orientation, other safety trainings, safety tours, workplace audits and incident response as needed. Coach Safety Professionals, Foreman and Craft on proper completion of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Know Life-Changing Categories, complete Safeguard Assessments and proactively intervene if you see a potential unsafe act Embody the Kiewit approach to safety, being constantly aware of conditions and work practices, being empowered to stop all unsafe work when needed. Support development of Safety recognition program. Administer recognition program. Engage with members of Craft Voice in Safety (CVIS) and participate in weekly meetings Understands project and type of work to appropriately review hazards and provide feedback to Front Line Supervisors Train, mentor and help develop new Safety Professionals to site (Safety Specialist 2, Safety Specialist 1, Interns) Qualifications Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction, EHS or similar degree program preferred. Minimum of 10 years in safety for construction projects with a minimum of 5 years as a