Safety Specialist - Water Facilities South
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Engineering
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Occupational Health & Safety
Safety Specialist - Kiewit Water Facilities South
Requisition : 179306
Job Level: Entry Level
Home 能district/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Safety
Market: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewAt Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every project and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a Safety Specialist who will create, support and audit our programs which reinforce our commitment to safety.
As a Safety Specialist, you will report to the Project Safety Manager. Your primary responsibilities center on the successful implementation and support of the Site Specific Safety Plan in Residual field. You will assist the Project Safety Manager with the application of the contract, client safety expectations, Kiewit Corporate Safety Manual, Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, District Standards, and all laws governing the work.
You will also verify work execution as planned, problem‑solve with operations and craft, assist with corrective measures, and provide resources to correct and maintain solutions.
Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Dallas TX, with regional offices in Miami FL and Atlanta GA, we also pursue various projects spanning the कप्त country. We look for individuals passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design.
LocationOur culture is unique in that we go where the work is, exposing your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate teams based on available work, development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. Your Kiewit adventure is custom‑designed to 多宝 our shared needs.
Responsibilities- Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors
- Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy‑in of our safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program
- 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 to execute the SSSP
- Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/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 daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions
- Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start
Tour of work - Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client‑specific requirements
- OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications
- Degree in tegen of occupational health and safety, environmental safety, or a related field of study is preferred
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
- Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
- 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, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic—willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environments
Project Safety Coordinator, Onsite Safety Coordinator, Field Safety Coordinator, “Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator”, EH&S Coordinator
Other Requirements- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively…
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