Health and Safety Officer

Nakupuna Companies • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Nakupuna is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support company-wide Health and Safety initiatives. The role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes safe work practices, conducts hazard assessments and incident investigations, supports Workers’ Compensation claims, develops Site Specific Health & Safety Plans, and contributes to Health and Safety program development across multiple initiatives. The position requires working knowledge of OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, and EPA standards, and supports safety and health on environmental, demolition, and remediation projects involving hazardous materials and hazardous waste operations.

The officer supports project sites across the United States, conducting hazard analyses, risk assessments, audits, and field oversight. The position also contributes to corporate safety policies, employee training, regulatory reporting and recordkeeping, emergency response, and communication with project teams, subcontractors, and clients. Travel to project sites may be required up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience supporting Health & Safety operations in construction, environmental remediation, demolition, or hazardous waste management projects.
• Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety plans and providing field oversight in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Ability to interact professionally with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to write project work plans and Health & Safety plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical-thinking and rapid decision-making capabilities in the field.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, current with annual refreshers, or ability to obtain certification.
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction Industry certification obtained within the last five years.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as evidenced by a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Ability to hold and maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Ability to travel to project sites up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 30 pounds unassisted and to bend, stand, climb, and walk.
• Ability to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades.
• Ability to safely handle and tolerate exposure to hazardous materials, obtain and maintain respirator fit testing, and use HAZMAT protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or a related field.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• Prior experience working on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects.
• Familiarity with Large Language Model (LLM) tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), risk assessments, and hazard identification for project-specific activities.
• Conduct safety audits at Nakupuna project sites across the United States; provide on-site recommendations, interim mitigation, and corrective actions; publish reports; and follow up on open discrepancies.
• Oversee hazardous material handling, sampling, remediation, and disposal activities.
• Assist in developing and revising corporate safety policies and programs.
• Conduct or coordinate Health & Safety training for employees, including HAZWOPER refreshers, General Industry, and Construction safety.
• Support corporate compliance with OSHA reporting, recordkeeping, and incident investigation requirements.
• Document daily field activities, inspections, accidents, incidents, and near-miss events.
• Maintain and track safety equipment inventory and certifications.
• Prepare technical reports, Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and corrective action plans.
• Apply applicable local, state, and federal laws and standards, including OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1.
• Recommend and enforce protective measures to mitigate hazardous working conditions.
• Exercise authority to stop work for unsafe acts.
• Support emergency situations and participate in drills and real-world emergency responses.
• Interface with project managers, quality control personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in client safety meetings and planning sessions.
• Develop and implement Health & Safety plans and provide field oversight in accordance with federal and state regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed