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Requisition ID: 174073

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District

Department: Safety

Market: Mining

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every project and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re 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. #LI-WJ1

District Overview

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading contract mining companies operating in various commodities, including gold, coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. #LI-WJ1

Location

This position will be located at our Itafos Mine in Soda Springs, ID.

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 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, MSHA orientation, and client specific requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred

• Knowledge of construction or mine safety, current Federal and MSHA 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 Mine site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

Other common names for this role: Project Safety Coordinator, Onsite Safety Coordinator, Field Safety Coordinator, “Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator”, EH&S Coordinator

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.

Company: Kiewit