Safety Technician

**Requisition ID**:167919

**Job Level**:Mid Level

**Home District/Group**: Ganotec District

**Department**:Safety

**Market**:Industrial

**Employment Type**:Full Time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:

- As a Safety Technician, you will play a key role in the health and safety of all Kiewit employees and visitors to the site. You will assist in monitoring the activities of heavy construction projects, ensuring the facility's compliance with pertinent governmental regulations, company policies and procedures; and provide emergency medical support to any injured or critically ill patient.**DISTRICT OVERVIEW**:

- Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls.- We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project.- Ganotec continues to position ourselves towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.**LOCATION**:

- One of the many things that makes Kiewit and Ganotec'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.**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist in monitoring the activities of heavy industrial construction projects, ensuring the facility's compliance with pertinent governmental regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Assist in determining the cause of unsafe conditions and injury claims through procedure, equipment and facilities inspection and worker observation.
- Provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues.
- Review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with the standards and assist in environmental health and safety program audits, coaching, and training.
- Assist with the presentations during new hire safety training and safety meetings.
- Monitor all construction work for compliance with environmental health and safety requirements.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) or equivalent training/work experience
- Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal and OSHA requirements
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain

**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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate._