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Safety Specialist - Kiewit Power Constructors
Job Description
at Kiewit in
Decatur, Illinois, United States Job Description Requisition ID:
180347
Job Level:
Mid Level Home District/Group:
Kiewit Power Constructors District Department:
Safety Market:
Power Employment Type:
Full Time Position Overview As a Safety Specialist, you will collaborate with the team every day in the field to encourage buy-in of our safety program and to support craft/staff ownership of the safety program. District Overview Kiewit Power Constructors ( KPC ) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.? Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America. 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. Responsibilities
+ 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 safety plans
+ Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with
OSHA / MSHA
regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files
+ 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 of work
+ Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA / MSHA , NCCER , SIMS , orientation, and client specific requirements Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
+ Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements + 0-2 years of previous construction safety experience, in particular with training coordination
+ 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 \#LI-HG1
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. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. ?
Company:
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
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What they do
A Safety Specialist works with safety specialists to inspect and test workplace environments and equipment and develop workplace safety programs. May specialize in product and equipment safety, and work to identify and correct safety hazards before they affect a customer or end user.
$60,511 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth