Sr. Site Safety and Health Officer - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Site Safety and Health (SSHO) for a lead-contaminated soil removal project located in St. Francois County, Missouri. Site work is anticipated to occur from April through November 2023.  The remediation project involves excavating contaminated soil from residential properties, hauling the material to a local repository, and backfilling the excavations with clean material as well as other site restoration activities. The SSHO will oversee the safety practices and performance of multiple teams on site conducting the excavation and backfill activities necessary to meet the specifications outlined in the contract.  Work will be under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. EPA., and will require routine reporting as well as safety leadership to a field crew of up to 50 field personnel.  Must have familiarity and experience working with USACE using their safety manual EM 385-1-1.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Experience in a residential setting, knowledgeable of processes and their hazards.
• Ability to identify hazards in a complex environment and find solutions to mitigate risk.
• Knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws.
• Effective at communicating deficiencies to department lead personnel and tracking all items to completion.
• Ability to manage the safety programs, including the Risk Management Plan (RMP).
• Ability to create an effective safety training program and presentations appropriate for the site.

• Submits Safety Summary Report to the Contract Manager showing the number and type of safety meetings which were held the prior month, along with any accident or injury reports.
• Provides safety training for all field staff.

• Provides Emergency Response Team training.
• Performs respirator fit-testing as required.
• Monitors the medical surveillance program and ensure requirements are met.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in a safety leadership role
• Associate’s Degree or higher
• Experience working on federal construction projects
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to receive and maintain a favorable Local Background Check (LBC) and National Agency Check (NAC) as applicable to the position requirements, current and future

Required (Minimum) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM385-1-1)
• Leadership
• Organizational and planning
• Communication
• Statistical analysis
• Problem solving
• Industry-specific technical knowledge
• Good knowledge of the communities, public buildings, landmarks, roads, parks, industrial and commercial areas in the assigned work area
• Good knowledge of first-aid procedures
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Ability to meet physical requirements established by municipal authority
• Physical strength and agility

Preferred

• At least two years of experience in residential remediation work
• CPR Certified
• Ability to provide CPR training for onsite personnel
• HAZMAT Certified
• Ability to provide HAZMAT training/refresher for onsite personnel.
• Local to St. Francois County or vicinity, communities include Bonne Terre, Bismarck, Valles Mines, Farmington, French Village, or ability to obtain local housing accommodations

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; 50% of time is spent in a field setting and 50% at a desk. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed largely outdoors with almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.  Work environment is primarily anticipated year-round. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace