Health and Safety Specialist

KRC Corporation•Bemidji, MN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company, committed to providing team members with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. As one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country and a publicly traded company on the NYSE (KNF), we aim to build strong teams that build strong communities. This position assists in planning, implementing, and coordinating safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational illness, deaths, and financial losses. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM with Saturdays as needed. The role is based in Bemidji, MN, with travel to Northern Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and other locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in management of health and safety programs for industry, a regulatory government agency or similar organization or significant operational experience with strong safety focus/record.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel to job sites throughout Northern Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and other locations as needed.
Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Strong computer skills.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Knowledge of applicable government regulations and the ability to interpret and apply appropriately.
A self-starter who can work independently.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate with multiple parties simultaneously.
Organized and possess an attention to detail.
Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills.
FRA/MSHA/OSHA/DOT audits
Strong training skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations related to construction materials industry
General knowledge of insurance and financial matters related to health and safety programs.
Working knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet or presentation software.
Working knowledge of construction materials equipment and operations.
Significant experience in training.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, implementing, and coordinating safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
Help identify and appraise conditions that could produce accidents or financial loss.
Conducts safety audits/inspections to identify hazards and evaluate loss-producing potential of given system, operation, or process.
Help develop accident-prevention loss control systems or programs.
Ensure implementation of safety activities.
Assist in supervisor safety meetings and other team meetings.
Understand all federal and state safety regulations OSHA, MSHA, DOT.
Assist in conducting incident investigations and incident reviews.
Submits and monitors lost-time injuries/illness and workers compensation claims, general liability claims, auto claims.
Prepares and reviews weekly safety meetings.
Assists in training managers, supervisors, foreman, and frontline team members on safety policy and procedures.
Ensure MSHA, OSHA, DOT regulatory compliance.
Schedules and monitors random drug screens and physicals.
Be support for field managers in the area of safety.
Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with other departments, including HR and Management and maintaining them over time.
Performs other duties as assigned.