Site Safety and Health Officer at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Description:

SUMMARY


Bering Straits Global Innovations, (BSGI), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Site Safety Health Officer to support construction operations at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. This position will oversee project(s) safety, risk, and Accident Prevention Programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment under the direction of the Regional Safety Director.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in the planning and preparation of the project safety program.
• Assuring all required safety documentation is submitted and approved prior to any construction activities taking place.
• Enforcing all safety standards in accordance with approved programs and plans.
• Conduct daily safety huddles and regular weekly safety meetings.
• Assist with and collect all pre-task planners for all contractors.
• Participates in all meetings as needed and reinforces and reports on safety specific elements.
• Collect and assist in weekly safety toolbox discussions with contractors.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) review during preparatory meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Assess the site-specific safety training needs and conduct site safety training or schedule training.
• Conduct daily walk-through inspections of construction areas and document inspections.
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents and follow all required processes for reporting.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
• Assist in emergency action plans and implementations along with rescues as required.
• Assist in the collection and review of all pre-construction safety elements prior to mobilization.
• Assist in maintaining all safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to fire protection, fall protection, gas detectors, lock/out, tag/out and grounding systems.
• Has the ability to Stop Work for unsafe acts or improperly installed work that may led to the injury of person or property.
• Is the authority and lead on all safety related tasks, assignments, items, and issues on the project site.
• Perform additional assignments per the direction of the Regional Safety Director.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in the construction industry, with a minimum of 5 years working on federal government construction projects.
• Experience with OSHA, EM 385-1-1 and other regulatory requirements and industry standard.
• Experience directing, training, and motivating field personnel.
• Must be able to obtain GSA and military base passes and be able to operate motor vehicles on military installation.
• Understanding of federal construction requirements and ability to adhere and manage.
• Experience managing safety on federal government construction projects is a requirement.
• OSHA 30 Hour training
• Competent Person Training for Trenching, Excavation, Confined Space, Fall Protection
• In-depth knowledge and experience with EM385-1-1
• EM 385-1-1 certified
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors certified
• Candidate must comply with the qualification requirements for an SSHO as outlined in EM285-1-1 Section 01.A.17
• S. Citizenship (required for access to secure areas of Military Base)
• Competency Training Requirements. SSHO must have maintained their competency by taking 24 hours of documented formal classroom or online SOH-related training within the past five years . The 24 hours can be multiple classes combined.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English
• Ability to use a computer, Word, Excel, E-mail, etc.
• Additional specialized training or education may be required based upon tasks or hazards associated with specific Delivery Orders as required by the Government.
• Experience working with a team to develop means and methods to complete construction tasks in a safe and efficient manner by identifying proper PPE and equipment.
• This position requires extensive coordination and time management skills as it requires work across multiple project as well as back office paperwork and daily field inspections/meetings.

• CPR/1st Aid/AED qualified

Preferred

• Previous experience working on federal/military installations in the state of Hawaii
• American Society of Safety Professionals affiliated

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to spend long hours at a work station operating a computer or in the field supervising crews.
• Dexterity and good motor skills.
• Travel to jobsites required.
• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs.
• Passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and navigate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while performing the duties of this job.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires the ability to maneuver around and construction sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, reaching, squatting, stretching, bending for prolonged periods of time; at times lift and carry as much at 50 pounds; near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS


As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.


Shareholder Preference


BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.


Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


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