Safety Specialist - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

12d

About The Position

As a Safety Specialist with Kiewit Power Constructors, you will work with the team in the field every day to encourage buy-in of the safety program and support craft and staff ownership of it. Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for power generation using a union craft force and builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America. The role may involve working at various locations, with conditions that vary, as teams are relocated based on available work and development plans, skills, and career goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• 0–2 years of previous construction safety experience, particularly with training coordination.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• 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 in executing safety plans.
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and company policies, including accident and injury files.
• Assist with incident investigations and implementation of effective solutions.
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementing corrective actions.
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans before work begins.
• Assist with and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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