Senior Safety Specialist -Kiewit Water Facilities South

Kiewit•Westlake, TX

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About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to create, support, and audit safety programs that reinforce its commitment to ensuring nobody gets hurt. Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, the role focuses on implementing and supporting the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) in the field. The specialist assists with applying contract and client safety expectations, Kiewit’s Corporate Safety Manual and Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, district standards, and applicable laws. The role also verifies that work is carried out as planned, works with operations and craft employees to resolve problems, supports corrective measures, and provides resources to establish and maintain solutions. Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water and wastewater treatment facilities and desalination plants. The group is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with regional offices in Miami, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, and pursues projects across the country. Teams may be relocated according to project availability and employees’ development plans, skills, and career goals.

Requirements

OSHA 30, 500, and 510 certifications.
Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 and as part of a team.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide range of climates and environments.
Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or as part of a team.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively, and to understand 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.
Ability to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study.
Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to employees and subcontractors.
Work with craft employees in the field each day to encourage buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans.
Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with field operations based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees in executing the SSSP.
Help maintain project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and company policies, including accident and injury files.
Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics.
Assist with incident investigations and implementation of effective solutions.
Complete a documented daily hazard inspection and help operations, craft, and subcontractors implement 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.