Senior Health & Safety Lead — USACE Projects (Travel 25%)

Nakupuna Companies; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to drive company-wide safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, perform hazard assessments, and support incident investigations across multiple projects.

The role requires OSHA/USACE/EPA standards knowledge, 5–8 years of relevant experience, and certifications such as ASP/CSP/CIH with a valid driver’s license. Travel up to 25% and a market-based compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety/related field preferred.
• Professional certifications (ASP/CHST/CSP/CIH) preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER cert current or obtainable.
• OSHA 30-hour GI/Construction within last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform JHAs, AHAs, risk assessments and hazard identifications.
• Conduct safety audits; provide on-site recommendations and reports.
• Oversee hazardous material handling, sampling, remediation, and disposal.
• Assist in development/revision of corporate safety policies and programs.
• Coordinate Health & Safety training for employees (HAZWOPER refreshers, GI & Construction).
• Support OSHA reporting, recordkeeping, and incident investigations.
• Document daily field activities, inspections, accidents, and near-misses.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, EPA standards.

Skills

Professional communication

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Critical thinking

LLM tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/environmental/public health

ASP/CHST/CSP/CIH certification

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 30-hour General/Construction

Valid driver’s license

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to drive company-wide safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, perform hazard assessments, and support incident investigations across multiple projects.

The role requires OSHA/USACE/EPA standards knowledge, 5–8 years of relevant experience, and certifications such as ASP/CSP/CIH with a valid driver’s license. Travel up to 25% and a market-based compensation package are offered.