EHS Safety Specialist

Overview About Fairweather Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success. Why You Should Work for Us Competitive compensation and benefits package Supportive and collaborative work culture Opportunities for professional development and career growth Commitment to employee safety and well-being Total Rewards & Benefits Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match. Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options Position Purpose To serve as an EHS resource for the Company. Manages and coordinates all safety, health, environmental and training matters to ensure and promote a safe and productive environment by identifying and anticipating concerns and hazards, developing, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations. Leads health and safety activities at the assigned facilities. Location North Slope, Alaska Schedule 2 Weeks On/Off, Rotational This is a Contingent Workforce Program position Essential Functions Supports North Slope (AKI, MPU, and WNS) operations as assigned. Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; rendering opinions on new equipment and procedures; investigating violations and recommending preventive programs. Guides and promotes safe work performance by developing safety systems, policies, and procedures; developing safety campaigns, communications, and recognitions; and training managers and employees. Complies with federal, state, and local safety regulations by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence to regulations, and advising management on needed actions. Enforces safety policies by conducting inspections, reporting statistics, and advising managers and employees. Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures for specific work locations. Coordinates with management to implement health management activities to include health risk assessments, health education, behavior modification and health improvement activities. Coordinates and serves as liaison with federal/state/local safety regulatory agencies. Stays current on professional and legislative changes that are associated with safety and occupational health. Coordinates and conducts monthly safety training programs at various locations. Develops reviews, maintains, and implements the company’s safety policies and procedures manual. Investigates accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures and developing safety programs. Assists in developing alternatives to decrease workers compensation claims and rates. Performs all other tasks as assigned by supervisor. Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Other Job Responsibilities Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, PTO coverage, etc.). Ability to be present in the field on a 14 day on – 14 days off rotational schedule at remote field facilities including work in arctic and industrial facility environments. Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed. Other duties assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications Five (5+) years minimum management experience in safety, training, and industrial hygiene, preferably in the oil and gas industry. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, or related experience. Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a specific ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Proficiency in the use and application of the following Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Preferred Qualifications Preferred: Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college. CSHO, COSS, CIH or CSP preferred. Experience in the application of ChemWatch or other SDS management systems, VelocityEHS or other incident management systems. Alaska Residency Preferred. Reasonable Accommodation It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Preference Statement Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Doyon, Limited