Safety Specialist - Northwest District

At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every projects and in every office is, "Nobody Gets Hurt" and we're currently looking for a Safety Specialist I who will create, support and audit our programs which reinforce our commitment to safety.
As a Safety Specialist, you will report to Project Safety Manager. Your primary responsibilities centers on the successful implementation and support of the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field.  You will assist the Project Safety Manager with the application of the contract, client safety expectations, Kiewit's Corporate Safety Manual, Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, District Standards, and all laws governing the work.  You will also verify to ensure that work is being executed as planned, problem-solve with operations and craft, assist with corrective measures, and provide resources to correct and maintain solutions.

Kiewit's Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hardworking individuals with a passion for construction who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii.

This position will be located on one of our project sites. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

    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 solution
    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 of work
    Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements

   0-2 years of construction safety experience 
   First Aid CPR preferred
   The ability to travel and relocate as required
   OSHA 30 preferred
   Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in 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 environment

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