Site Safety and Health Coordinator - UMIAQ Environmental

Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. 

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

UMIAQ Environmental is seeking a hiring a Site Safety and Health Coordinator to lead the implementation of comprehensive safety programs across a variety of environmental projects. This role is essential in promoting a culture of safety and ensuring full compliance with OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and industry best practices. The Coordinator will play a key role in safeguarding the health and well-being of field and office personnel involved in site assessments, remediation efforts, and compliance monitoring activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in spill response, hazardous materials management, and environmental emergency planning. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in both field and office settings.UMIAQ Environmental, LLC (UMIAQ Environmental) is a subsidiary of UIC Commercial Services, a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation. UMIAQ Environmental provides a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting services, which include documentation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, construction and access permitting, environmental site assessments, stakeholder engagement, sampling and remediation of contaminated sites, management of hazardous waste, wetlands monitoring, and more. Our staff has decades of combined experience working in locations throughout Alaska.

UMIAQ Environmental is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees and the environments where we conduct operations.  We recruit qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety and health programs for environmental projects, including hazardous waste site assessments, spill response, remediation, and environmental monitoring.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and site inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-specific environmental regulations.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and contaminated waste.
• Train employees on safety procedures, hazard communication, and emergency response protocols specific to environmental projects.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, including safety data sheets (SDS), exposure monitoring, and training documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters on environmental project sites, coordinating with regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Support the development of site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for projects involving environmental remediation, soil and groundwater sampling, and air quality monitoring.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions focused on environmental hazard awareness.
• Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, and subcontractors to ensure a culture of safety on all environmental projects.
• This position requires critical thinking and analysis; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting and carrying 30+ pounds; working in all weather conditions; field visits per project needs; ability to travel (drive or fly) to and from job sites in Alaska
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, emerging regulations, and best practices.
• Travel and year-round field work, with working hours more than 40 per week and weekends as needed. Expected travel for this position is 25 to 30 percent.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (preferred).
• More than 3 years of experience in site safety for environmental science projects, construction, or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and hazardous waste handling regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to enforce safety protocols in dynamic environments.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, HAZWOPER 40, CHST, CSP, or equivalent (preferred).
• First Aid/CPR certification (preferred or required).

Preferred Experience and Training:

• Knowledge of waste characterization and hazardous waste management under RCRA
• Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.
• Experience with oil spill response tactics, dispersants, and mechanical recovery.
• Knowledge of Arctic logistics and supply chain challenges for emergency response operations.
• Familiarity with wildlife protection and habitat restoration in Arctic spill response scenarios.
• Understanding of Indigenous community engagement and co-management practices in Arctic regions.

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