Arctic Safety Specialist - UIC Science

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC seeks an Arctic Safety Specialist to manage the health, safety, and environmental program across remote Alaska locations and field operations. The role loads data into training databases, maintains records, and reports on all job functions, with time in the field away from home.

The candidate will develop SOPs, train teams, and ensure regulatory and client expectations are met, including field training and risk assessments for projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 5 years of experience in remote/extreme weather environments.
• Experience operating snowmachines and ATVs.
• Experience working in Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational safety in Utqiaġvik, remote Alaska locations, and coastal/inland waters.
• Develop safety standard operating procedures.
• Inspect facilities for OSHA compliance.
• Train team members in safe operating protocols.
• Arrange safety trainings and maintain certifications records.
• Oversee storage of hazardous goods and shipping/receiving of hazardous materials.
• Provide Arctic Field Training to clients and staff.
• Prepare safety reports and updates for clients.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English language

Education

High School diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in safety

Job description

Overview

The UIC Science Arctic Safety Specialist manages all aspects of the UIC Science health, safety and environmental program. This position ensures a safe operating environment for UIC Science employees and clients to meet regulatory, company, and client expectations. The Arctic Safety Specialist is responsible for data entry and maintenance of a training database, record keeping, and reporting related to all job functions. This position will require time in the field away from home.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Manages operational safety in Utqiaġvik, remote Alaska locations, and coastal and inland waters.
• Develops safety standard operating procedures.
• Inspects and maintains facilities for OSHA compliance.
• Trains team members in safe operating protocols.
• Arranges team safety trainings and maintains records of certifications.
• Oversees proper storage of hazardous goods and shipping/receiving of hazardous materials.
• Provides snowmobile and ATV training curriculum to clients.
• Develops curriculum and conducts Arctic Field Training to clients and UIC personnel.
• Conducts client pre-deployment safety orientations.
• Adjusts orientation materials as necessary to meet changing internal and client requirements.
• Maintains records of insurance and registration for fleet vehicles.
• Prepares reports and presents safety updates to clients.
• Works closely with UIC Science Facilities Manager, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Laboratory Manager, and Project Managers.
• Provides logistical and administrative support as requested.
• Maintains training material library.
• Performs and oversees data entry for training and facilities databases.
• Maintains and provides quality control for training, training records and documentation.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Binders in all facilities and adjust as necessary.
• Maintains Site Specific Safety Plans for UIC Science.
• Facilitates and completes project risk assessments for each supported project.
• Maintains project safety files on the SharePoint site.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. To receive and respond to instructions/assignments, must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma.
• 5 years of experience working in remote and extreme weather environments.
• Experience operating snowmachines and ATVs.
• Experience working in Indigenous communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in safety related field.
• Experience with facilities maintenance and management preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.
• Occasional field work and deployment to remote locations may be required.

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