Requisition ID: 181998
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co
Department: Safety
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewAre you passionate about safety and ensuring everyone is working in a safe condition and environment? How about doing so while working for one of the largest contractors in North America, with an opportunity to become a shareholder in the company? At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on infrastructure projects and in every office is, "Nobody Gets Hurt" and we're currently looking for a safety manager who creates, supports, and will audit our program which reinforces our commitment to safety.
District OverviewKiewit Foundations Co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across North America. Our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty foundation construction for both structural and ground improvement solutions. We operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets. As part of Kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. Our rapidly growing foundations business, which includes drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast-in-place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit focused on delivering differentiated solutions.
LocationOne 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.
This role will require candidates to fully relocate to an active project site or candidates must be willing to work on TDY (per diems), and be available on the project site full time with the opportunity to travel home on a turnaround schedule. Responsibilities- Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project and district level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
- Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project and district level; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
- Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
- Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
- Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.
- Developing a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors.
- Interpreting safety regulations for the project.
- Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory.
- Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit.
Qualifications- Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience
- Strong work ethic; good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to act independently with little or no supervision and work collaboratively on a team environment
- Ability to operate a standard laptop computer as well as knowledge of and experience with standard office computer software.
- Ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements is preferred
- Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is also desired #LI-AK1
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.
