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Safety Specialist - Northwest District
Safety Specialist - Northwest District-August 2024
Kahului
Aug 26, 2025
About Safety Specialist - Northwest District

  Requisition ID: 169729

  Job Level: Entry Level

  Home District/Group: Northwest District

  Department: Safety

  Market: Transportation

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Position Overview

  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.

  District Overview

  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.

  Location

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

  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 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

  Qualifications

  • 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

  #LI-MD2

  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

  Base Compensation: $56,238 - $84,358

  (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.

  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.

  Company: Kiewit

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