Site Safety and Health Officer

Brice Civil Constructors IncSeasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work we can financial security, and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

Brice Civil Constructors, Inc. (Brice) encourages our employees to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages you to grow your career through ongoing training that foster innovation and a commitment to excellence. 

What does Brice Civil Constructors do?

Brice Civil Constructors, Inc. (Brice) is a proud subsidiary of the Calista Corporation, the second largest Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) with 37,300 shareholders and over $950 million in annual revenues. Brice is an SBA 8(a) participant that offers significant advantages to the government contracting agencies and allows us to leverage our sister and parent companies for additional resources to deliver large or small projects. Brice is one of 22 sister subsidiaries under Calista Brice LLC of the Calista Corporation. This holding line offers construction services in every phase of the construction cycle.

Our experience and ability to self-perform streamlines projects and reduces cost by minimizing inefficiencies in the construction cycle. We strive to hire tradesmen directly from the communities where we work to leverage local knowledge and local relationships to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget.

Brice performs large heavy civil construction operations to include large scale civil projects, drainage, repair of earthen dams and levees, roadways, bridges, airfields, parks, ranges, and stormwater management, water supply, wastewater collection, and on-site wastewater treatment systems for federal, states, and local entities.

What can you expect?

As the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), you will work onsite in Nome & Borrow, AK supporting an Erosion Control Project overseeing and managing all aspects of safety and occupational health at the project site. You will ensure full compliance with company safety policies, federal and local regulations, and project-specific requirements. You play a critical leadership role in promoting a culture of safety. You will also be responsible for safety reporting, hazard identification, and initiating corrective actions to eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters. In addition, you will work closely with the project management team to implement and enforce the site-specific safety plan throughout all construction phases.

How will you do it?

• Develop, update, and maintain a Project-Specific Accident Prevention Plan.
• Maintain presence in the field when work is being performed at all times.
• Perform daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written inspection log which includes area/operation inspection, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections.
• Perform and report on mishap/incident/accident investigations.
• Responsible for primary documentation and reporting of any job site injuries for workers compensation.
• Exercise authority over project work performance as it related to site safety and risk management.
• Mitigate exposure and risk on projects by enforcing all safety procedures and adhering to the corporate safety plan.
• Responsible for project personnel and subcontractor compliance with the safety and health requirements of the project.
• Implement and enforce accepted accident prevention plan(s) (APPs) and activity hazard analyses (AHAs).
• Establish and maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. 
• Maintain the OSHA-Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and subcontractors.
• Maintain applicable safety reference materials (EM-385 and OSHA Construction Industry Safety Regulations) and safety/health postings on the job site.
• Attend and participate in pre-work meetings, including Preparatory Phase Inspection meetings and periodic in-progress meetings; present topics to address safety concerns, activity hazard analyses, and other matters about safety and health.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings for all workers.
• Conducted monthly supervisory safety meetings and participated in monthly client safety meetings.
• Maintain job personnel safety training records.
• Comply with all corporate risk management goals and objectives as they apply to the project.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but has authority over project personnel, subcontractors, and vendors regarding project safety and risk mitigation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and EM 385-1-1, including compliance procedures and enforcement.
• In-depth knowledge of accident prevention plans (APPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and site-specific health and safety plans.
• Knowledge of construction operations and hazards specific to heavy civil projects, such as excavation, erosion control, and heavy equipment use.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and standards for employee health and safety, and ability to implement in the workplace.
• Knowledge of standard safety equipment used in construction occupations.
• Knowledge of construction, architectural, and industry standard operating practices/procedures.
• Knowledge of standard computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Client-centric orientation and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, regulations, reports, advisories, and other technical documents and manuals.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues and situations.
• Ability to develop and present health and safety training classes for staff.
• Ability to facilitate and participate in group meetings.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to collaborate, partner, and exercise change management skills.
• Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Who is Brice Civil Constructors looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A current 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years is required.
• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years is required.
• Previous experience with EM 385-1-1 requirements and experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. 
• Must be eligible to work on secure military facilities and comply with all access and clearance requirements.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Brice Civil Constructors’ Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving record, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Safety Management, Construction Management, or related degree preferred. 
• Five (5) years’ related safety experience is required; USACE experience is preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Brice Civil. has a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites.  Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing, may be necessary.

This position may require working either day or night shifts, depending on project needs. The role is camp based, with accommodations and meals provided on-site.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Civil Constructors:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Ten (10) paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected]  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Civil Constructors Inc. under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Civil Constructors Inc? Simply reach out to [email protected]  

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to [email protected]

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.