Requisition ID: 179546

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Southern California District

Department: Safety

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you passionate about safety and ensuring everyone is working in a safe condition and environment? How about doing so while working for one of the largest contractors in North America, with an opportunity to become a shareholder in the company?

At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on our projects and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt.” We are currently looking for a Safety Specialist for our Southern California District who creates, supports, and upholds our program which reinforces our commitment to safety.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Southern California District operates with heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is scattered across Southern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast and Hawaii.

Location

This position will support projects in Southern California, New Mexico, and Texas. Travel will be required for this position. We anticipate the first project to be in Inglewood, CA.

Responsibilities

Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.
Developing a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors.
Interpreting safety regulations for the project.
Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory.
Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity.
Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
ASP or CHST Preferred.
CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move up objects up to 30 pounds.

Other Requirements

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.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Base Compensation: $72,000/yr - $85,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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