Safety Coordinator

Description
Job Summary
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for actively participating in, enforcing, and facilitating the occupational, environmental, and aviation safety programs at the Fairbanks station. Daily interaction with Fairbanks station employees is expected. Ensuring safety reports are expeditiously completed, processed and communicated to management is essential. Providing a customer-service focused safety approach to the rest of the team is a critical part of the job - the ability to communicate safety and security policies, agendas, regulations, and initiatives in a clear, concise, and diplomatic fashion is very important. Strong problem-solving skills are essential to enable the selected candidate to make on-the-spot fixes within the parameters of the safety program when safety hazards are identified. Enthusiasm and the ability to encourage others in maintaining a safe operation is paramount to this position.
Compensation: Starting at $25.00 /hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition ID: 537270160
Recruitment Note

• We are willing to train the right candidate in many of the requirements of this position.
• Aviation knowledge is not essential to start - the selected candidate will be trained.
• Understanding and willingness to learn Alaska-specific occupational safety topics is required.
• Competency, ability to learn, and a determined character are highly valued at our organization.

Job Duties

• Under supervision of the Director of Safety and in conjunction with the Anchorage (ANC) Safety Coordinator, be a steward of the following safety programs:
  - Emergency Action Plan and Fire Prevention Program

- Medical/First Aid Program
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Substances Program
- Hearing Protection Program
- Hazard Communication Program (HazCom)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
- Respiratory Protection Program
- Fall Protection and Elevating Personnel Program
- Confined Space Program
- Hazardous Waste Program
- Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Prevention Program
- Powered Industrial Vehicle Program
- Jack and Jack Stand Program
- Contractor Safety Program
- Crane, Hoist, and Sling Safety Program
- Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy) Program
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)

• Identify safety hazards and deficiencies and follow through with correction of deficiencies. This position is hands-on and requires time away from the desk on a daily basis.
• When it is not practical to fix a problem on the spot, follow through with the affected department to ensure hazards and deficiencies are corrected to an acceptable level.
• Maintain reporting as required by each program.

• Environmental Safety Responsibilities throughout Everts Fairbanks facilities.
• Audit and conduct training in the above programs.
• Monitor SPCC Federal requirements annually to ensure TOL continues to be exempt from the requirement to have a plan.
• Work with generating teams to accomplish monthly hazardous disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Oil Water Separator/Floor drains is completed on a scheduled basis.
• Properly dispose of batteries, light bulbs (either do it him/herself or ensure Maintenance accomplishes it)
• Ensure development, and currency of Facility Response Plans for all TOL properties. Work with leadership staff on all safety- and security-related items.
• Attend all facility management meetings as a company safety representative.
• Conduct Safety Audits at the Fairbanks (FAI) station. Assist with other areas as required.
• Distribute safety information as part of Everts' safety promotion activities in Fairbanks and other stations as needed.
• Assist with the safety reporting process and participate in safety-related investigations for all events that occur at the FAI facility.
• Conduct other investigations as directed by the Director of Safety.
• Upkeep of safety databases such as the digital SDS database, OSHA reporting, SWPPP, airport oil spill logs, and other programs.
• Participate in the monthly Safety Committee meeting.
• Assemble and conduct the annual Safety Survey on behalf of the company.
• Compiling safety data and presenting it to the Safety Committee.
• Act as a liaison between the Safety Department and Departmental Leadership in developing corrective actions for identified hazards.
• Work closely with the Anchorage (ANC) Safety Coordinator to ensure synchronization between FAI and ANC locations.
• Work closely with the Director of Safety and Quality Manager to ensure compliance with airport and air carrier security policies.
• Conduct training sessions on safety-related topics as assigned.
• Assist FAI Leadership staff to ensure the operation follows all regulatory and company safety standards.
• Daily facility walk-throughs and inspections of the facility with observations reports.
• Assist in editing the Occupational Safety Manual (OSM) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety.

Required/Preferred Experience, Education & Skills

• Formal education, certification, or experience in one or more of the following: Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety (EHS), Industrial Hygiene, Workplace Safety, or other closely related field.
• Proficient understanding of OSHA, EPA, or Alaska DEC regulations.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus. HAZWOPER 40 certification is a plus.
• Sufficient knowledge, skill, and ability to fully perform all duties described.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, flexible, self-motivated work style.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local laws regulating safety management.
• Good oral/written communication skills with the ability to bring teams together.
• Comfort with public speaking to include training, toolbox talks, and delivering safety and company messages clearly.
• Good public/employee relations skills, problem-solving, and analysis skills. Diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Background, education, and ongoing education in aviation or occupational safety fields preferred.
• Research, data collection, reporting skills.

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k match program
• Paid Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you would like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please contact us via email at recruitment@evertsair.com.