Underground- Safety Manager
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** Underground- Safety Manager**

Location: Newburgh, NY, US Lead, SD, US

**Requisition ID: ******131047********

**Job Level: ******Senior Level********

**Department: ******Safety********

**Market: ******Transportation********

**Employment Type: ******Full Time********

****Position Overview****

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****District Overview****

The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. Looking for hands-on, engineers excited to be both in the field and office supporting project and estimating work.

****Location****

One of the many things that makes Kiewits 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 projects are in Newburgh, NY, or Lead, South Dakota. Locations are subject to change depending on the needs of the business.

****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.

CSP and CHST Preferred.

5 years of experience managing construction projects in an environmental health and safety related role.

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

Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA 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.

Must be comfortable working in an underground environment.

**Additional Requirements:**

* Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, **this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing** upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.

*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.*

Theres no limit to what youll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, youll tackle new challenges all the time. Whether youre building a facility that can turn water into power or engineering safer infrastructure networks, youre bound to push the limits of innovation in new and exciting ways.

With Kiewit, youll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, youll be part of a mission thats bigger than you can imagine.

Here, youll team up with market experts and gain cross-functional experience all while helping people across the globe live better.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats 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.