Health and Safety Officer

Na Ali'i; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Na Alii is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support company-wide health and safety initiatives. The role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes safe practices, conducts hazard assessments, and supports incident investigations across multiple sites.

The position emphasizes OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, and EPA standards, with a focus on environment, demolition, and remediation projects, including hazardous materials handling. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or related field preferred.
• ASP/CHST/CSP/CIH certification preferred or required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification current or able to obtain.
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction within last 5 years.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), Risk Assessments (RA) and hazard identification for project activities.
• Conduct safety audits, provide on-site recommendations, implement interim mitigation and corrective actions, publish reports, and follow up on discrepancies across Nakupuna projects.
• Oversee hazardous material handling, sampling, remediation, and disposal activities.
• Provide safety training (HAZWOPER refreshers, General Industry, Construction) and assist OSHA reporting and incident investigations.
• Prepare technical reports, Root Cause Analyses (RCA), and corrective action plans.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Project management

Analytical thinking

LLM tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety / Environmental Health / related field

ASP / CHST / CSP / CIH certification

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

OSHA 30-hour General/Construction certification

Tools

USACE EM 385-1-1 knowledge

Safety auditing software

Job description

Health and Safety Officer

Job Locations

US-CA-San Diego | US-HI-Honolulu | US-CO-Denver | US-VA-Arlington

Job ID

2026-7122

Type

Full-Time Salaried

Company

Na Alii

Additional Locations

US-HI-Honolulu | US-CO-Denver | US-VA-Arlington

Overview

Nakupuna is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support company-wide Health and Safety initiatives. The position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting safe work practices, conducting hazard assessments and incident investigation, supporting Workers' Compensation claims, developing Site Specific Health & Safety Plans, and supporting Health and Safety program development across multiple Nakupuna initiatives.

This position requires working knowledge of OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, and EPA standards and emphasizes the ability to manage safety and health aspects of environmental, demolition, and remediation projects, including hazardous materials and hazardous waste operations.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Project Support
  • Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), Risk Assessments (RA) and conduct hazard identification for project-specific activities.
  • Conduct safety audits, provide on-site recommendations, interim mitigation and or corrective actions, publish reports, and follow-up on open discrepancies at Nakupuna project sites across the United States.
  • Oversee hazardous material handling, sampling, remediation, and disposal activities.
• Corporate Health & Safety Support
  • Assist in development and revision of corporate safety policies and programs.
  • Conduct or coordinate Health & Safety training for employees (e.g., HAZWOPER refreshers, General Industry, and Construction safety).
  • Support corporate compliance with OSHA reporting, recordkeeping, and incident investigation requirements.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Complete thorough documentation of daily field activities, inspections, accidents/incidents, and near-miss events.
  • Maintain and track safety equipment inventory and certifications.
  • Prepare technical reports, Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and corrective action plans.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Apply all applicable local, state, and federal laws and standards (e.g., OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, etc.).
  • Recommend and enforce protective measures to mitigate hazardous working conditions.
• Emergency Response
  • Exercise authority to stop work for unsafe acts.
  • Provide support during emergency situations and participate in drills and real-world emergency responses.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Interface with project managers, quality control personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives.
  • Participate in client safety meetings and planning sessions.

Qualifications

• Skills/Qualifications:
  • Ability to interact professionally with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients.
  • Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills, and the ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, etc.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Critical thinking and rapid decision-making capabilities in the field.
  • Familiarity with Large Language Model (LLM) tools preferred.
• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (current with annual refreshers), or ability to obtain certification.
  • OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction Industry certification within last 5 years.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as evidenced by a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
  • Ability to hold and maintain First Aid, CPR, AED certification.
• Experience:
  • 5-8 years of experience supporting Health & Safety operations in construction, environmental remediation, demolition, or hazardous waste management projects.
  • Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety plans and field oversight in accordance with federal/state regulations.
  • Prior experience working on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects is preferred.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel to project sites up to 25% of the time.
• Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
  • Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 30 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
  • Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades.
  • Must be able to safely handle and tolerate exposure to hazardous materials, become cleared for and maintain respirator fit test, and use HAZMAT protective equipment (Tyvek, coveralls, etc)

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annual salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.