Safety Manager - Offshore Services; KOS

Safety Manager - Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS)

Requisition :178762

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Offshore Services District

Department:Safety

Market:OGC

Employment Type:Full Time

The Safety Manager will manage the Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work. The successful individual must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position requires someone with the ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding KOS' policies, procedures and software programs.

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable.

The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects.

Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

This position will be based at Kiewit's Offshore Services (KOS) yard in Ingleside, TX.

• Communicate between KOS and client management regarding safety matters
• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Responsible for overseeing incident investigations reporting and follow through with corrective actions
• Work closely with the facility safety manager to develop and implement leading indicator action plans
• Manage and lead a team of 3-7 safety coordinators and techs.
• Interact with demanding clients and maintain a positive relationship with the client team
• Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
• Write, organize and implement the jobsite safety plans.
• Perform daily reviews and inspection of the jobsite to assure compliance with federal, provincial, client and KOS policies.
• Coordinate and present safety training to support KOS and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation. This will include:
  New Hire orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout
• Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor safety meeting, and daily Tool Box meetings, as required.
• Coordinate with home office Safety Department on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OH&S reporting requirements, and other application matters

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience
• At minimum 5+ years of experience managing a safety team for large oil and gas construction projects
• Strong work ethic; good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to act independently with little or no supervision and work collaboratively on a team environment
• Ability to operate a standard personal computer as well as knowledge of and experience with standard office computer software.
• Ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, record keeping and…