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.
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.
ResponsibilitiesKey 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
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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Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeedApplicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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