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.

We are hiring a Safety Specialist at our Medford, OR operation. In this role, you’ll implement the company's "I Choose Safety" program to promote a strong safety culture for the elimination of occupational injuries, illnesses and financial loss.

• Wage Scale: $29.00 - $38.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Full non-union benefit package.

Major Job Responsibilities will include:

• Identify conditions that could lead to incidents, accidents and injuries and recommend preventative action.
• Monitor and provide training for DOT compliance; assist with field vehicle inspections to identify safety or compliance issues.
• Review and track accountability documentation to identify trends for incidents, accidents and safety violations and suggest improvements.
• Investigate incidents and accidents and actively participate in incident reviews.
• In coordination with others, monitor workers compensation situations in the field and other general claims.
• Provide guidance for compliance with safety policies, region and corporate safety initiatives and local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain excellent field presence to strengthen the safety culture and monitor performance.
• Provide new miner and annual safety training for MSHA compliance.
• Participate in MSHA inspections and audits.
• Perform new employee safety orientation and participate in ongoing safety training.
• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data and prepare reports.
• Stay abreast of safety related regulations, rules or laws that impact the industry and company.
• In coordination with others, address public safety complaints.
• Collaborate with safety professionals in the Region to share knowledge, create policy, identify trends to strengthen the safety culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in safety, engineering, construction or other appropriate discipline, preferred, or equivalent combination of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in health and safety programs for construction, a regulator agency or similar organization or similar experience with a strong focus on safety.
• Ability to connect with people to establish and maintain relationships.
• Communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability to reason and solve problems timely.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations for construction (OSHA, DOT/FMCSA).
• Knowledge of safety investigation procedures and techniques.
• Ability to conduct meetings, share ideas and speak in front of a group.
• Strong background in MSHA regulations and compliance.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Ability to travel to work locations in southern Oregon.
• Proficient with operation of personal computer, iPad, iPhone with various applications.
• Certified trainer or significant experience in training for safety compliance preferred.