Safety Specialist B

Kupono Government Services; Kekaha (HI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, disability, life_ins

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist B to support the government customer in Kekaha, Hawai'i. Under supervision, you will help implement and monitor environmental, safety, and health policies to protect personnel, equipment, and property.

Responsibilities include OSHA/Hazmat training, HazWOPER-related duties, and maintaining EHS records. The role requires a valid driver's license, an EH&S degree or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or equivalent in EH&S is required or job-related experience may substitute.
• Valid state driver's license is required.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Operations Level II certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing OSHA, HAZMAT, HAZWASTE, and other EHS trainings to employees.
• Coordinate sample collection and analysis; upgrade to Hazmat cert when required.
• Assist in hazardous waste operations from cradle to grave and maintain admin files.
• Document EHS data, logs, and records; prepare reports per laws and policies.
• Audit facilities for OSHA compliance and address deficiencies.
• Provide SDS to tenants, government, and employees; procure PPE as needed.
• Serve on the Spill Response Team; perform duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

EH&S experience

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Typing

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in Environmental, Health and Safety

40-Hour HAZWOPER Operations Level II Certificate

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Safety Specialist B to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Hawai'i.

Under close supervision, prepares, coordinates, implements, and monitors environmental, safety and health (ESH) policies, plans, and procedures to assure the maximum safety of personnel, equipment, and property.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing OSHA, HAZMAT, HAZWASTE, and other related EHS training to employees.
• Assist in collecting shipping and coordinate samples for analysis. Monitor and document results. Note: if Employee is required to certify and ship Hazmat Material, it is understood that he/she will be upgraded to an SA-4 Hazmat Certifier/Shipper. Employee must have the necessary Certificate to be upgraded.
• Assists in HW operations, preparing proper documents and shipment of hazardous waste from "cradle to grave".
• Assist in maintaining administrative files.
• Assist in documenting and maintains EHS data, logs and records.
• Assist in preparing reports IAW State and federal laws, Koa Lani and PMRF policies and procedures.
• Assist in auditing facilities and operations IAW OSHA guidelines and monitors follow up for deficiencies.
• Researches and furnishes SDS to tenants, government and employees as required.
• Provides personal protective equipment and/or researches and procures for additional equipment as needed.
• Member of Spill Response Team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Office conditions are varied and include physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds (with a 2-person assist). Physical positions will include but not be limited to walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time. The environment will include customer contact, extended workdays, in a confined work area, of an office laboratory, field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather. Regular customer interaction and coordination with multiple work centers. Periodically exposure to hazardous materials.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Associate's degree or equivalent through fundamental certificates in the Environmental, Health and Safety field. (Job related experience may be substituted for education.)
• Valid state driver's license.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Operations Level II Certificate.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least one (1) year experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety field.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be capable of operating a forklift.
• Must have basic typing skills and possess the ability to prepare typewritten documents.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry and OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry, EPA Environmental Education

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• $36.31 per hour
• The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries.

• eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match
• medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com