Director of Safety

SUMMARY

Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a Director of Safety (DS) to manage company environmental, health and safety programs for Bering Straits and all of their subsidiaries. This high-level, broad-spectrum position is primarily responsible for advancing our corporate safety culture throughout the organization.

 

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.

 

·         Lead the implementation and compliance of health and safety standards across construction, environmental, and service-based operations.

·         Report to the Chief Operating Officer and collaborate with corporate leaders and subsidiary teams to promote a proactive safety culture.

·         Drive the launch and integration of the company’s updated behavioral-based safety program across a workforce of 2,600+ employees nationwide.

·         Develop, manage, and enforce a system of regular safety audits in coordination with subsidiaries.

·         Provide real-time safety recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and other regulatory bodies.

·         Conduct and document field audits; follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

·         Maintain and monitor subsidiary safety documentation, training records, and incident logs.

·         Lead the planning and budgeting for the corporate safety training program.

·         Conduct and oversee safety trainings, including OSHA, CPR/First Aid/AED, fall protection, confined space, and other high-risk areas.

·         Evaluate safety personnel performance and support recruitment efforts as needed.

·         Travel frequently to project sites across the U.S. and internationally.

 

 

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

·         Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

·         Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field.

·         15+ years of progressive safety leadership experience, with 10+ years in government contracting or USACE/NAVFAC settings.

·         5+ years managing safety across multiple divisions or subsidiary companies.

·         5+ years of experience with environmental mitigation strategies.

·         OSHA 500 Trainer; CPR/First Aid/AED/BBP certified trainer.

·         Ability to obtain and maintain Secret or Top-Secret security clearance if required.

·         Experience with EM 385-1-1 standards.

·         Competent Person Trainer for fall protection, scaffolding, trenching, and confined space.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management software.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

·         Direct responsibility for contract comp