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Requisition ID: 174178

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Northwest District

Department: Safety

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are 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 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 hard working 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

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. Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii. Travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.

• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project 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, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study. Years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 5 years of experience managing construction projects specifically related to heavy civil construction

• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills

• 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

• Able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively

• CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred

• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

• Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move up objects up to 30 pounds

• Must be willing to relocate and go where the work is.

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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: $107,189 - $164,613

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 10/24/2024 - 01/01/2025

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