Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist II - Military Veterans

The EHS Specialist II will be responsible for managing the onsite safety program, ensuring compliance with general best practices for construction project safety.  This is an ideal position for someone with great attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work well with key representatives and management at a federal client site.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety indoctrination to all construction site visitors and new employees.
• Provide communication, training and enforcement of policies to staff.
• Make recommendations on safety improvements.
• Conduct job hazards analyses to identify hazards and potential risks.
• Complete workplace safety audits and ensure remedial action where necessary.
• Implement and enforce accident prevention plans and activity hazard analyses.
• Ensure contractor compliance with all safety and health requirements.
• Conduct daily walkthrough of the site ensuring that work is being accomplished safely, and that occupational health is not being compromised.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements applicable to the project scope of work.
• Develop site-specific safety programs/plans inclusive of emergency actions, responses, evacuation and security plans.
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections and mishap investigations.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be capable of being cleared for secure facility access on a federal facility. 
• A bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or related field is a plus but will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 3 years safety work on construction projects.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certificate required. 
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and meet the requirements of Section 01.A.17.
• Must have worked as an EHS Specialist II on a project larger than $10 million.

Desired Skills:

• First-Aid/CPR Certification is preferred.
• Completion of the 40-hour construction safety hazards awareness training with current valid certification is a plus.

Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)

$61,585.25 - $104,551.70
Benefits Description

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Job ID

2024-14523
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

 

Work Where it Matters

 

Arctic Peak, an Akima company, is not just another federal construction contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

 

At Arctic Peak, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

 

For our shareholders, Arctic Peak provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

 

For our government customers, Arctic Peak delivers unparalleled general contracting services with a specialization in design/build projects of all sizes.

 

As an Arctic Peak employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.