HSET Manager - UIC Commercial Services

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) seeks a Health, Safety, Environmental, and Training (HSET) Manager to strengthen and administer HSET programs across Anchorage and subsidiary operations in Alaska. The role emphasizes safety inspections, incident investigations, training system management, and coordination of claims and insurance processes.

Reporting to the Corporate HSET Sr Director, the Manager will drive compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, support environmental program

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in safety management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in safety, health, or environmental program administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate HSET program management and compliance efforts.
• Develop and maintain training matrices, content, and delivery of safety training.
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections at corporate and Alaska sites.
• Assist in incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims and coordinate with insurance staff.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training administration

Data reporting

Education

Associate’s degree in safety management or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Database systems

Job description

Overview

UIC Commercial Services is seeking a Health, Safety, Environmental, and Training (HSET) Manager to support and strengthen corporate and subsidiary HSET programs. Based in Anchorage, this role is a key member of the Corporate HSET team, responsible for conducting safety and environmental inspections, supporting compliance efforts, managing training systems, and coordinating incident claims and insurance processes. The HSET Manager helps minimize organizational risk through proactive program support, regulatory adherence, and internal collaboration. This position reports to the Corporate HSET Program Manager and works closely with stakeholders across the UIC family of companies.

The HSET manager functions as the safety and environmental program administrator for the Commercial Services offices located in Anchorage, as well as UICCS subsidiary operations throughout Alaska as required. Incumbents perform safety inspections, investigate incidents, monitor and process worker's compensation claims, conduct safety training, maintain various environmental programs with additional emphasis on Hazmat characterization, coordinate loss prevention efforts, and perform other safety functions to minimize risk to the Corporation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Corporate HSER Sr Director.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

Safety Program Management

• Support corporate HSET program management, including collaboration with Holding Company HSET stakeholders.

• Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

• Support the development and maintenance of training matrices, training content, and implementation of safety training programs.

• Serve as the system administrator for HSET database systems, including data entry, validation, and routine reporting.

• Conduct safety and environmental inspections at corporate and headquarters locations, as directed.

• Monitor workplace safety practices and conditions and communicate findings to the HSET Program Manager and supervisors.

• Assist in incident investigations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Environmental Program Management

• Draft documents and procedures to support environmental program requirements.

• Support the implementation of UIC’s Lands Environmental Protection Program and related policies and procedures.

• Conduct facility inspections, risk assessments, and hazard abatement for corporate and headquarters properties.

• Contribute to the development of state and federal spill response plans.

• Support inspections of third-party operations on UIC lands to ensure compliance with environmental policies, including reviews of Spill Response Plans, SWPPPs, and potential contamination or hazardous activities.

• Assist the Lands Department in monitoring and addressing trespass concerns on UIC property.

Claims and Insurance Program Management

• Oversee claims management for incidents at corporate and headquarters locations, coordinating with adjusters, insurance staff, and supervisors.

• Act as the primary contact for Holding Company HSET-related claims to ensure smooth coordination with insurance stakeholders.

• Track claims progress and escalation issues to the HSET Program Manager as needed.

• Assist with preparing regular reports to Risk Management on accident frequency, severity, and trends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of accident prevention principles, loss control, OSHA and EPA standards, and workers’ compensation laws.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in group settings.

• Skilled in monitoring behavior, conditions, and data to assess compliance and identify safety risks.

• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulatory requirements.

• Capable of learning on the job through instruction and observation.

• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently or within a team.

• Maintains professional affiliations and keeps current with best practices in HSET management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in safety management, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Minimum of two years of experience in safety, health, or environmental program administration.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.

• Occasional bending, reaching, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Visual acuity to read documents, use a computer screen, and conduct field inspections.

• Auditory ability to hear and respond to safety concerns, alarms, and verbal communication in various environments.

• Mental alertness and focus required to assess safety risks, interpret regulations, and respond to incidents.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to travel to remote or field locations, which may involve exposure to extreme weather, noise, and uneven terrain.

• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials or environments with appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Travel throughout Alaska is required periodically and frequently; 1 or two weeks per month during operational seasons.

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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.

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. 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 .

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska’s top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion 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 Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

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.