Requisition ID: 170932

　　Job Level: Entry Level

　　Home District/Group: Underground District

　　Department: Safety

　　Market: Transportation

　　Employment Type: Full Time

　　Position Overview

　　At Kiewit - our guiding principle for every project and in every office is - "Nobody Gets Hurt". We are hiring an early to mid career Safety Specialist for Underground projects around North America, and offer a long term career in Safety with diverse project assignments. Your initial project would be a project in Lead South Dakota that will have a duration of four to five years. In this role, you can expect to wear a lot of hats on our construction jobsites. Our Safety Specialists are trainers in safety, strong communicators, leaders to guide the team in safety practices and protocol, investigators, auditors, motivators, mentors and relationship builders! Our Safety personnel support and reinforce job site safety by ensuring that the project teams are following our safety guidelines and procedures.

　　During your career in our Underground group, you can expect to support complex Underground projects across diverse market areas, such as Transportation, Power, Oil and Gas, Mining and Water/Wastewater. This means longevity, stability for your career and new experiences that offer growth to your career! We have the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our long-standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. Key capabilities for our underground team include tunnel boring machine operations, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation and tunnel rehabilitation.

　　We provide development opportunities, competitive salaries, excellent benefits and other great Safety professionals for you to work and learn from. If you have a degree in Safety, and two or more years performing Safety oversite for heavy civil construction, and believe in that philosophy, and create, support and reinforce the commitment to safety on your projects - we would love to talk with you.

　　#UGPOSITION

　　District Overview

　　The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and Numerous Trenchless Methods. #UGPOSITIONS

　　Location

　　One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The initial project location for this position will be in Lead South Dakota. We do offer relocation assistance to and back from the site since this is a multi-year project.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing district Safety Programs at project sites. Implementation would include ensuring all Staff and Craft have a clear understanding of programs. Manage programs on a go forward basis addressing areas of improvement and feedback received.

　　Understand and be able to explain facts and information related to Kiewit’s Safety Program, Policies and Site-Specific Safety Plans

　　Plan and conduct safety orientation, other safety trainings, safety tours, workplace audits and incident response as needed.

　　Coach Safety Professionals, Foreman and Craft on proper completion of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

　　Know Life-Changing Categories, complete Safeguard Assessments and proactively intervene if you see a potential unsafe act

　　Embody the Kiewit approach to safety, being constantly aware of conditions and work practices, being empowered to stop all unsafe work when needed.

　　Support development of Safety recognition program. Administer recognition program.

　　Engage with members of Craft Voice in Safety (CVIS) and participate in weekly meetings

　　Understands project and type of work to appropriately review hazards and provide feedback to Front Line Supervisors

　　Train, mentor and help develop new Safety Professionals to site (Safety Specialist 2, Safety Specialist 1, Interns)

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health and Safety or similar Safety Degree is required.

　　Minimum of 2 years or more industry (Safety) experience, working on Heavy Civil Construction projects. Experience working with underground projects not required, but must be willing to work one mile underground.

　　CHST preferred

　　Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements is a must. OSHA 30 Certification is required.

　　Experience providing safety training to others, and developing safe work plans is required on a construction site

　　Experience with job hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management experience required

　　Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments, around large, moving equipment and willingness to work underground and on rotating shifts that may include nights and weekends.

　　Willingness to relocate to project sites across the USA for an extended period of time.

　　Ability to demonstrate independent professional judgement given limited supervision

　　Strong communication skills, strong work ethics and able to work independently and as part of a team.

　　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.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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　　Company: Kiewit