Site Safety & Health Officer 04149 NWGC

Location: Petersburg, Alaska
Title: SSHO
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind General Contractors, LLC (NWGC) is a small business firm that provides comprehensive construction services for commercial, military, and government customers. NWGC is part of a family of North Wind companies with common ownership under Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). NWGC offers clients a low risk small business backed by a mature, financially strong parent organization and an excellent past performance history.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The on-site Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for the safe execution of all on-site construction activities on a large building renovation project in Petersburg, AK. The SSHO enforces the requirements of safety for all on-site personnel and visitors at all times and works with program and project staff to develop and implement site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APPs) / Environmental Protection Plan (EPP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements the company's health and safety program.
• Conducts and/or participates in associated training, safety meetings, and inspections.
• Supervises safety of all field activities, in-house and subcontract trades, and coordinates site logistics.
• Implements site safety and emergency plans.
• Observes and assists in ensuring subcontractor compliance.
• Coordinates with subcontractors in timely development of activity hazard analysis (AHA) and control measures for scopes.
• Performs daily safety inspections and reporting of inspections.
• Prepares daily reports, job diaries, narratives, and all other documentation as determined by the company and by the project needs.
• Communicates and supports a proactive culture of Safety.
• Routinely assesses work activities to ensure tasks are performed safely and in accordance with corporate, federal, and state requirements, project scopes/specifications, and APP/AHAs.
• Enforces all regulatory, base, and company specific safety rules.
• Ensures equipment and other project resources are inspected, meet APP safety requirements, and adequate to meet the intended function for the project.
• Provides day-to-day technical overview of on-site project activities.
• Authority to stop work for conditions adverse to quality or safety.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of recent experience as SSHO on federal construction renovation projects with multiple trades.

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of EM 385-1-1.
• Competent person in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
• Must be familiar with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926.
• Must possess a working knowledge of computer systems such as Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. 
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and a high-level proficiency in written and verbal communication to discuss work requirements with project stakeholders, including client, staff, and subcontractors.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized, and able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Able to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
• Knowledge of acceptable construction site practices, including occupational safety and health regulations.
• Able to understand and implement applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Special Requirements:

• 30- and 10-hour Construction Safety and 8-hour OSHA Supervisor training and certificates.
• CPR – First Aid certification.
• Must be able to meet the standards required to obtain and hold general clearance for access to military installations.
• Valid Driver's License compliant with REAL ID ACT.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous asbestos abatement experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. The position will include prolonged periods of sitting in order to perform administrative duties.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The position will require work to be performed indoors and outdoors. The employee will be exposed to various weather conditions. Other hazards include, but are not limited to working near heavy equipment, noise hazards, chemicals, cleaning products, asbestos, lead based paint, contaminated soils, road traffic, etc. Work in a remote location, onsite, in Petersburg, AK throughout the project duration.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline Show phone number or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation ( form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.