Health and Safety Specialist

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

The basic function of the Health and Safety Specialist position consist of planning, implementing, and coordinating safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational illness, deaths and financial losses.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in management of health and safety programs for industry, a regulatory government agency or similar organization or significant operational experience with strong safety focus/record.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations related to construction materials industry.
• General knowledge of insurance and financial matters related to health and safety programs.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet or presentation software.
• Working knowledge of construction materials equipment and operations.
• Significant experience in training.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, implementing, and coordinating safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational illnesses, deaths, and financial loses.
• Help identify and appraise conditions that could produce accidents or financial loss.
• Conducts safety audits/inspections to identify hazards and evaluate loss-producing potential of given system, operation, or process.
• Helps develop accident-prevention loss control system or programs.
• Ensure implementation of safety activities.
• Assist in supervisor safety meetings and other team meetings.
• Understand all federal and state safety regulations OSHA, MSHA, DOT.
• Assist in conducting incident investigations and incident reviews.
• Submits and monitors lost-time injuries/illness and workers compensation claims, general liability claims, auto claims.
• Prepares and reviews weekly safety meetings.
• Assists in training managers, supervisors, foreman, and frontline team members on safety policy and procedures.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, DOT regulatory compliance.
• Schedules and monitors random drug screens and physicals.
• Be support for field managers in the area of safety.
• Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with other departments, including HR and Management and maintaining them over time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of applicable government regulations and the ability to interpret and apply appropriately.
• A self starter who can work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate with multiple parties simultaneously.
• Organized and possess an attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills.
• MSHA/OSHA/DOT audits.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379