Northwest - Safety Specialist 1 - Heavy Civil

Requisition ID: 178318 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, u201cNobody Gets Hurtu201d and weu2019re currently looking for a Safety Specialist 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 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 Kiewitu2019s 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 arenu2019t afraid to get their hands dirty Location Our current projects and opportunities are spread across the entire west coast - including Alaska and Hawaii - in large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires. Responsibilities u2022 Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors u2022 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 u2022 Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans u2022 Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work u2022 Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP u2022 Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files u2022 Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics u2022 Assist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution u2022 Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions u2022 Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work u2022 Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements Qualifications u2022 OSHA 30, 500 and 510 certifications u2022 Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred u2022 Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements u2022 Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred u2022 Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel u2022 Strong organizational and time management skills u2022 Strong written and verbal communication skills u2022 Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies u2022 Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done u2022 The ability to work independently as well as part of a team u2022 Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment Other common names for this role: Project Safety Coordinator, Onsite Safety Coordinator, Field Safety Coordinator, u201cEnvironmental, Health & Safety Coordinatoru201d, EH&S Coordinator #LI-MR1 Other Requirements: u2022 Regular, reliable attendance u2022 Work productively and meet deadlines timely u2022 Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment u2022 Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. u2022 Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. u2022 May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. Base Compensation: $72,000/yr - $80,860/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 11/24/2025 - 12/31/2025 We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thatu2019s 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: Kiewit

Created: 2025-11-26