Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 growing! Our team is made up of hard working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more!

We are looking for a Safety Manager to join our team. This position plans, implements, and coordinates safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational illnesses, injury, deaths, and financial losses.

Minimum Qualifications:

As a successful Safety Manager you will have:
1. High school diploma or general education degree
2. Minimum 5 years safety management experience
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

How To Apply

If unable to apply online, stop by our office at: 3303 Rock Island Place, Bismarck ND or 5654 134th Avenue NW, Williston, ND 58801

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 check.

Role Overview:

1. Conducts safety audits/inspections to identify hazards and evaluate safe operations and processes.
2. Assist in planning, implementing, and coordinating the company’s safety programs and policies.
3. Prepare written safety and health programs and policies.
4. Facilitates and participates in company training requirements
5. Maintain safety library (e.g., videos, reference manuals, etc)
6. Promotes safety and health awareness through communications and training programs.
7. Assist as necessary in implementation of hazardous communication program and help maintain SDS’s
8. Facilitates and participates in company safety committee
9. Understand federal and state safety regulations in addition to providing support and ensuring compliance. (OSHA/MSHA/DOT).
10. Manage lost-time injuries/illnesses, workers compensation, general liability, auto liability claims
11. Prepare, review, and record weekly safety meetings, inspection reports, and other paperwork. Follow-up as needed.
12. Interpret laws and use these laws in communication, training and enforcement.
13. Assist with OSHA/MSHA inspections, public safety complaints, and insurance.
14. Assist with drug testing, hearing tests, respirators, and silica surveillance exams.
15. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written). Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
16. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
17. Travel to jobsite locations required – Central/Western ND, Eastern MT.
18. Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under Company policy.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.