Site Safety Coordinator

Akima; Fort Polk South (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Global Logistics (AGL) is seeking a Site Safety Coordinator to oversee safety at the Fort Polk, LA site, ensuring OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards are met during equipment turn-in, retrograde, and disposal operations.

The role promotes a culture of safety among site personnel and subcontractors, conducts inspections, trains workers, investigates incidents, and reports KPIs to leadership and COR.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing safety plans per OSHA/DoD/Army requirements.
• Ability to lead safety orientations and trainings for personnel and subcontractors.
• Strong documentation and incident reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Site Safety Oversight: enforce Safety Plan per OSHA/EM 385-1-1 and Army regs.
• Training & Compliance: conduct orientations and recurring trainings; ensure PPE, LOTO, forklift safety.
• Incident Management: lead investigations and report findings to Project Manager and COR.
• Safety Audits & Reporting: perform audits and track KPIs; support government inspections.
• Risk Mitigation: develop hazard controls for heavy equipment and military logistics operations.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigation

Training & compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

AGL is looking for a Site Safety Coordinator to work in Fort Polk, LA.

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at a U.S. Army contractor site focused on equipment turn-in, retrograde, and property disposal operations. This role ensures adherence to OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards and actively promotes a culture of safety among all site personnel and subcontractors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Recordable incident rate (RIR)
• Number of safety training hours completed per month
• Near miss and hazard report closure rate
• Audit and inspection pass rate
• Compliance with site-specific safety plan

Responsibilities

Site Safety Oversight

• Implement and enforce the site-specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Army regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards related to material handling, equipment movement, and personnel operations during equipment turn-in.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with EPA and Army guidelines.

Training & Compliance

• Conduct safety orientations and recurring training for all personnel, including subcontractors and temporary labor.
• Ensure employees are trained on proper PPE usage, forklift and equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting procedures.
• Maintain safety training records and certifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Report findings and corrective actions to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as required.
• Maintain incident logs and OSHA reporting documentation.

Safety Audits & Reporting

• Perform routine safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for all key operations, including equipment offload, inspection, and turn-in staging.
• Track safety KPIs and prepare regular reports for internal leadership and government oversight.
• Support government inspections and respond to safety-related inquiries or non-compliance findings.

Risk Mitigation

• Develop and implement hazard control measures specific to heavy equipment, material handling, and military logistics operations.
• Monitor environmental conditions and enforce heat stress, cold weather, or severe weather protocols as required by site conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field is a plus!!
• Experience: 3+ years of safety experience on government, military, or industrial logistics sites.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices.
• Experience supporting military logistics, equipment turn-in, retrograde, or base closure operations is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a Real ID

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) required; CSP, CHST, or similar preferred.
• Forklift and HAZMAT handling certification a plus.
• Familiarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR).
• Former military or DoD contractor experience strongly preferred.

Job ID

2026-24736

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.