Labor Relations Specialist-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Idaho Falls, ID

Kiewit • Idaho Falls, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy, in support of accelerating the transition to a carbon free future. We are currently seeking a Labor Relations Specialist, to support our commercial nuclear market. As a Labor Relations Specialist you will have oversight and responsibility for project compliance and support to construction projects in our commercial nuclear market. This will include handling grievances and jurisdictional issues within the district and craft environment.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people, and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Labor or Industrial Relations in construction or similar environment.
• Experience handling Grievance and Union Jurisdiction issues a must
• Ability to solve unique problems with creative solutions.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of pre-job meetings to include development of mark-ups/assignments.
• Handle project inquiries and interpretations regarding project labor agreements and monitor such issues.
• Develop site specific plans to deal with Job Actions (Walkouts, wobbles, etc.) Arbitrations, and Complaints filed with Federal or State Labor Agencies (DOL, EEOC, Etc.).
• Monitor reporting of man-hours under National Agreements
• Monitor reporting of man-hours under National Agreements to ensure timely response to National Governing Committees.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining optimum craft staffing including apprentices, trainees and helpers.
• Lead resolution of jurisdictional disputes and grievances.
• Lead coordination and implementation of national trade programs.
• Participate in craft safety committee; periodically attend building trades council meetings.
• Coordinate responses to EEO inquiries and charges as they relate to craft employees.
• Develop plans for assisting local halls supply craftsmen when benches are empty and develop sourcing strategies for craftsmen outside the regional market.
• Responsible for labor relations training for supervision on projects and management at home office.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level