HSE Specialist - North Slope, AK

DUS Website•North Slope, AK

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The HSE Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring company and site-specific health, safety and environmental (HSE) programs and operations at the assigned job site(s). This role serves as the primary resource for employees and supervisors on safety-related matters and ensures compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. The HSE Specialist actively promotes a culture of safety by conducting training, observing work activities, identifying hazards, and providing practical, real-time coaching to employees on safe work practices. This position works a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks off on the North Slope, Alaska with room and board provided. Flights between Anchorage and the job site are arranged and paid for by the company.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field
Safety and/or occupational health technical operations or management experience within the last four years
Five (5) years documented experience in safety and/or occupational health technical, operations or management gained within the last seven years
Certification in TapRooT required at hiring or obtained within one year of hiring
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a remote setting.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively train and coach employees.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests
Must be able to pass the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, criminal background investigation, and post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
Professional certifications such as OHST/CHST, ASP, or CSP
Experience working in remote camp, oil & gas, or arctic environments
TapRooT certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Implement and enforce DUS and client HSE policies, procedures, and standards across assigned job site(s).
Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments of work areas, equipment, and personnel.
Identify hazards & potential risks; recommend mitigation / control efforts to operations staff
Observe employees performing job tasks and provide immediate, constructive feedback on safe work practices.
Lead and facilitate new hire safety orientation and onboarding related to site-specific HSE requirements.
Identify training needs, develop training materials, and coordinate or deliver required HSE training, including regulatory and client-mandated programs.
Document jobsite compliance with DUS, governmental and client safety regulations
Advise DUS operations managers and supervisors on HSE-related matters, and provide resources for DUS HSE-related activities to operations staff
Lead weekly safety meetings with site personnel and participate regularly in daily safety meetings with various work groups.
Maintain manual and computer-database HSE records
Prepare and present HSE reports to site leadership and HSE management.
Communicate incidents, losses, and near-losses to the DUS HSE Director and appropriate jobsite managers within required time frames
Perform incident, loss and near-loss investigations; interview involved parties and witnesses; gather required findings and document them in multiple media; recommend corrective/preventive action.
Communicate investigation findings to the Jobsite Managers and the DUS HSE Director
Mentor and oversee the DUS NSK HSE Technicians.
Serve as a subject matter resource for supervisors and employees regarding safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and reduce risk.