Safety Specialist - Houston, TX

Position Overview

At Kiewit and Weeks Marine, 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.

District Overview

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia

Location

Houston, TX. 

Weeks Construction Office. 

Responsibilities

•    Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing district Safety Programs for Weeks Marine's project sites. Implementation would include ensuring all Staff and Craft have a clear understanding of programs, providing support to field specialist and safety managers. Manage programs on a go forward basis addressing areas of improvement and feedback received.
•    Understand and be able to explain facts and information related to Week's Safety Program, Policies and Site-Specific Safety Plans 
•    Plan and conduct safety orientation, other safety trainings, safety tours, workplace audits and incident response as needed.
•    Coach Safety Professionals, Foreman and Craft on proper completion of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
•    Know Life-Changing Categories, complete Safeguard Assessments and proactively intervene if you see a potential unsafe act
•    Embody the Kiewit approach to safety, being constantly aware of conditions and work practices, being empowered to stop all unsafe work when needed.
•    Support development of Safety recognition program. Administer recognition program. 
•    Engage with members of Craft Voice in Safety (CVIS) and participate in weekly meetings
•    Understands project and type of work to appropriately review hazards and provide feedback to Front Line Supervisors
•    Provide technical and documentation support from DHO location. 
 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction, EHS, Business or similar degree program preferred. 
• Minimum of 4 years in administration support for construction or engineering projects.  
• Must have extensive experience with managing compliance regulation paperwork and experience maintaining records for internal and external teams.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites across the USA for an extended period of time.
• Ability to demonstrate independent professional judgement given limited supervision
• Strong communication skills, strong work ethics and able to work independently and as part of a team.   
• 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 construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

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