Site Safety & Health Officer

Calista Corporation

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, Brice Builders LLC is part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, and its work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region. Brice Builders specializes in Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) of military and medical facilities, including vertical and horizontal construction for telecom facilities, commercial buildings, and disaster relief programs. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) will work onsite in Alaska, traveling to remote project sites for extended periods. This role is responsible for the safety and occupational health management of project employees, overseeing and enforcing safety protocols, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The SSHO will collaborate with site management and workers to conduct safety training and investigate incidents, requiring strong knowledge of safety regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively address safety concerns to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of five (5) continuous years of safety experience in construction, or general industry managing safety programs or processes, or conducting hazard analysis and developing controls.
30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years required, or the ability to attend a class upon hire.
Ability to work on secure military facilities.
Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screening.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and standards for employee health and safety and ability to implement at a project site.
Knowledge of standard safety equipment used in construction occupations.
Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 requirements and hazard identification and safety compliance.
Effective professional communication and interpersonal skills with regard to internal and external written, graphical, and verbal communications, and presentations.
Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
Ability to work productively under pressure.
Knowledge of standard business computer applications, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to develop safety policies.
Ability to develop and conduct health and safety training classes.
Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, both logical and interpersonal, and make decisions based on available information.
Ability to use judgment and discretion.
Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Ability to work on secure military facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to travel to remote project sites for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
Familiarity and experience with EM 385-1-1 requirements preferred.
USACE CQM certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with development, updating, and enforcing a Project-Specific Accident Prevention Plan throughout the duration of the project (subject to client approval).
Assist project personnel to develop, implement, review, and modify AHAs.
Ensure all work is performed consistent with the applicable AHA.
Maintain applicable safety reference material (applicable EM-385 and OSHA Construction Industry Safety Regulations) on the project site.
Maintain a presence at the project site at all times work is being performed to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and leadership.
Enforce all safety procedures and ensure all project personnel are adhering to the corporate safety plan to minimize exposure and risk.
Comply with all corporate risk management goals and objectives as they apply to the project.
Perform daily project safety and health inspections which include area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections.
Assist project personnel with incident investigations and complete required reports, including accident and incident documentation/reports, root cause analysis, and corrective actions, as needed and report results of investigation to Project Superintendent, Project Manager, and Corporate Safety Manager.
Responsible for primary documentation and reporting of any job site injuries for workers compensation.
Attend and participate in pre-work meetings including Preparatory Phase Inspection meetings and periodic in-progress meetings to address safety concerns, review activity hazard analyses, and document matters pertaining to safety and health.
Maintain a safety and health bulletin board at the project site.
Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
Conduct weekly safety meetings for all workers.
Conduct monthly supervisory safety meetings and participate in monthly client safety meetings.
Maintain project personnel safety training records.
Conduct project orientation and other safety training in the field as needed.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
Tuition reimbursement.
Safety Gear Allowance: $350.00 in reimbursement annually
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
Career development programs.