What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety and Health Coordinator - UMIAQ Environmental position at UIC Alaska?
Overview:
Environmental Science Project Experience (Preferred):
Qualifications:
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Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
UMIAQ Environmental is seeking a Site Safety and Health Coordinator to oversee and implement safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and industry best practices. This position plays a critical role in supporting environmental science projects by ensuring the health and safety of all personnel involved in site assessments, remediation, and compliance monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety and health programs for environmental projects, including hazardous waste site assessments, spill response, remediation, and environmental monitoring.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and site inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-specific environmental regulations.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and contaminated waste.
- Train employees on safety procedures, hazard communication, and emergency response protocols specific to environmental projects.
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate safety records, including safety data sheets (SDS), exposure monitoring, and training documentation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters on environmental project sites, coordinating with regulatory agencies as necessary.
- Support the development of site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for projects involving environmental remediation, soil and groundwater sampling, and air quality monitoring.
- Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions focused on environmental hazard awareness.
- Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, and subcontractors to ensure a culture of safety on all environmental projects.
- This position requires critical thinking and analysis; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting and carrying 30 pounds; working in all weather conditions; field visits per project needs; ability to travel (drive or fly) to and from job sites in Alaska
Environmental Science Project Experience (Preferred):
- Experience with hazardous waste site investigations, environmental remediation, and spill response.
- Knowledge of contaminated site cleanup protocols, soil and groundwater sampling, and air monitoring.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance programs (EPA, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and Clean Water Act regulations).
- Understanding of permitting processes, wetland delineations, and ecological risk assessments.
- Exposure to environmental impact assessments, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), and waste management procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (preferred).
- More than 3 years of experience in site safety for environmental science projects, construction, or industrial settings.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and hazardous waste handling regulations.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to enforce safety protocols in dynamic environments.
- Certifications such as OSHA 30, HAZWOPER 40, CHST, CSP, or equivalent (preferred).
First Aid/CPR certification (preferred or required).
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Salary : $700
