Arctic Safety Specialist - UIC Science

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UIC Science LLC in Alaska seeks an Arctic Safety Specialist to manage the health, safety and environmental program for staff and clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations in remote Arctic locations. The role involves data entry for training databases, record keeping, reporting, and field deployments.

Candidate will train teams, develop SOPs, and coordinate safety documentation. Travel to remote sites and field work are expected, with collaboration across facilities and project

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage operational safety in Utqiaġvik and remote Alaska locations.
• Develop safety standard operating procedures.
• Inspects and ensures OSHA compliance.
• Trains team members in safe operating practices.
• Maintains training records and SDS binders.
• Conducts risk assessments and maintains safety files.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Safety-related degree preferred

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

• 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.

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.

Background Screening

Applicants 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.

Driving Requirements

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

Benefits

UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

Company Information

Requisition ID: 2026-26090

Category: Health & Safety

Location : Location: US-AK-Barrow

Travel Requirement: 25% - 50%

Entity : Name: UIC Science LLC