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Site Safety & Health Officer

Department:
Construction - Pacific
Location:
Honolulu, HI

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JOB TITLE: Site Safety & Health Officer

DEPARTMENT: PACIFIC – Construction

REPORTS TO: Regional Health & Safety Manager


SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$120,000


SUMMARY: The Site Safety and Health Officer implements procedures to prevent and eliminate injury and illness to employees and assist the company to comply with safety laws, and maintains compliance of various construction Project Sites.


LAUKOA is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8 (a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the LAUKOA "Ohana", you will be provided a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about LAUKOA and our benefits programs, please visit LAUKOA


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Site Safety Program Development:
  
  
  
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs and policies in strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  
  
  • Ensure alignment with industry best practices to elevate safety standards.
  
  
  
  


• Site Inspections:
  
  
  
  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
  
  
  • Implement corrective actions promptly to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment.
  
  
  
  


• Safety Training:
  
  
  
  • Identify and implement necessary safety training programs needed for the project.
  
  
  • Monitor training compliance and effectiveness, making improvements as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Incident Investigation:
  
  
  
  • Lead investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and accidents.
  
  
  • Determine root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
  
  
  
  


• Regulatory Compliance:
  
  
  
  • Stay current with safety regulations and industry standards, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
  
  
  • Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  
  
  
  


• Safety Audits:
  
  
  
  • Conduct monthly onsite safety audits and assessments of project site.
  
  
  • Identify areas for improvement and track progress toward enhanced safety performance.
  
  
  
  


• Emergency Response:
  
  
  
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency response plans.
  
  
  • Conduct drills and exercises to ensure team readiness for emergency situations.
  
  
  
  


• Safety Communication:
  
  
  
  • Foster a culture of safety through effective communication.
  
  
  • Facilitate onsite safety meetings and discussions to engage all stakeholders.
  
  
  
  


• Safety Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Prepare and present safety reports to Regional Safety and Healthy Manager and project stakeholders.
  
  
  • Track and analyze safety performance data to drive continuous improvement.
  
  
  
  


• Safety Leadership:
  
  
  
  • Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the safety team.
  
  
  • Promote a robust safety culture across the organization.
  
  
  
  


• Complete other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Indirectly supervises employees.


• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.


• Responsibilities include addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, Environmental Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred), experience may be use to substitute education.


• CHST-Construction Health and Safety Technician. REQUIRED


• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in construction health and safety field required


• Or any additional certifications that may supersede the above


• Familiarity with health and safety standard concepts, practices and procedures required. Experience with the EM385-1-1 highly desirable.


• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.


• Other skills as required

COMPETENCIES:


Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•Frequently required to stand

•Frequently required to walk

•Frequently required to sit

•Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

•Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

•Frequently required to talk or hear

•Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions

•While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is varied, per the project site conditions and activities

•Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral


We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.


We gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration

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