Site Safety and Health Officer

Afognak Native Corporation; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation is seeking a seasoned Safety Inspector to lead site health and safety programs across major industrial projects in the United States. You will ensure OSHA, HAZWOPER, and EM-385-1-1 compliance and develop method statements for establishing a Safety Department.

The role requires extensive field inspections, incident investigations, and training of staff, with out-of-hours support as needed. A Secret clearance and SSHO Level 1 certification are required.

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance required.
• Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or current OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER 40, EM-385-1-1 certification.
• Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Level 1.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience in safety roles on major industrial or construction projects.
• Minimum five (5) years as a Safety Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor site health and safety programs per OSHA/HAZWOPER/EM-385-1-1 standards.
• Conduct routine health and safety inspections and audits.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Train staff on safety procedures and maintain compliance records.
• Duties include office work and field safety inspections; emergencies may require out-of-hours response.
• Ability to walk, stand, and inspect various facility and construction environments.

Skills

OSHA compliance

HAZWOPER 40

EM-385-1-1

Incident investigation

Safety training

Safety documentation

Field inspections

Education

Degree in Environmental Health and Safety

SSHO Level 1

OSHA 10/30 certification

Job description

Description

The Safety Inspector is responsible for the development and implementation of site-specific health and safety programs. The role includes working knowledge of OSHA reporting, HAZWOPER 40, EM-385-1-1 compliance, and the ability to provide a method statement for establishing and managing a Safety Department in support of major industrial or construction projects. Ensures ongoing compliance and reporting for all regulatory and company requirements.

• Health & Safety Program Management:
  • Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs in line with OSHA, HAZWOPER, and EM-385-1-1 standards.
  • Prepare detailed method statements and maintain all health and safety documentation.
• Inspection & Compliance:
  • Conduct routine health and safety inspections and audits.
  • Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Training & Reporting:
  • Train staff on safety procedures and compliance.
  • Maintain compliance records and submit reports as required.
• Working Conditions:
  • Duties include office work and field safety inspections; emergencies may require out-of-hours response.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk, stand, and inspect various facility and construction environments.

Description

The Safety Inspector is responsible for the development and implementation of site-specific health and safety programs. The role includes working knowledge of OSHA reporting, HAZWOPER 40, EM-385-1-1 compliance, and the ability to provide a method statement for establishing and managing a Safety Department in support of major industrial or construction projects. Ensures ongoing compliance and reporting for all regulatory and company requirements.

• Health & Safety Program Management:
  • Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs in line with OSHA, HAZWOPER, and EM-385-1-1 standards.
  • Prepare detailed method statements and maintain all health and safety documentation.
• Inspection & Compliance:
  • Conduct routine health and safety inspections and audits.
  • Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Training & Reporting:
  • Train staff on safety procedures and compliance.
  • Maintain compliance records and submit reports as required.
• Working Conditions:
  • Duties include office work and field safety inspections; emergencies may require out-of-hours response.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk, stand, and inspect various facility and construction environments.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance required.
• Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or current certification in OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER 40, EM-385-1-1.
• Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Level 1.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience in safety roles on major industrial or construction projects.
• Minimum five (5) years as a Safety Inspector.