Industrial Safety & IH Lead – Utilities

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an experienced safety professional to join the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility. This role enforces safety and security programs, inspects facilities, drafts safety plans, and conducts trainings on first aid and safety.

Candidates should have advanced degrees in safety disciplines and several years of relevant experience, with certifications in First Aid/CPR and AED within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
• Associate’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and six (6) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and four (4) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and two (2) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
• OSHA Region 10 Authorized General Industry (preferred).
• Must possess and/or obtain Alaska Driver’s License and pass background checks and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Enforces department safety and security programs for the Utility facilities.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and working conditions for compliance with safety codes.
• Drafts division safety and security programs with supervisors and Safety Manager.
• Organizes and conducts first aid and safety seminars and trainings with Training Specialist.
• Provides guidance on OSHA general industry, IH, and Fire Code provisions.
• Oversees security contractor performance and IH contracted services.
• Coordinates Respiratory Fit testing and writes program status reports.
• Coordinates fire drills, analyzes accident data, and develops cost-reduction methods.

Skills

Safety engineering

Industrial hygiene

Health & safety

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Safety related field

Bachelor’s degree in Safety related field

Master’s degree in Safety related field

Job description

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an experienced safety professional to join the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility. This role enforces safety and security programs, inspects facilities, drafts safety plans, and conducts trainings on first aid and safety.

Candidates should have advanced degrees in safety disciplines and several years of relevant experience, with certifications in First Aid/CPR and AED within 90 days of hire.