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Entry Level Safety Specialist - Kiewit Mining Group

Kiewit, Wyoming, Ohio, United States

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Entry Level Safety Specialist - Kiewit Mining Group Requisition ID:

178207

Job Level:

Entry Level

Home District/Group:

Kiewit Mining District

Department:

Safety

Market:

Mining

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Soda Springs, ID; Tok, AK; Gillette, WY

Position 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, integrating 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry unmatched.

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, integrating 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry unmatched.

Location This position could be located at any of our current mine sites in either Gillette, WY, Soda Springs, ID or Tok, AK. You must be willing to "go where the work is".

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 full‑time 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.

The company is 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on‑the‑job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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