Sr. Safety Specialist - Kiewit Offshore Services

Requisition ID: 172357

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District

Department: Safety

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Sr. 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

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable.

The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

Location

This position will be based at Kiewit's Offshore Services (KOS) yard in Ingleside, TX. This role will initially work on Night-shift.

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

Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements.

4+ 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.

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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.

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.