Safety Specialist A

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Safety Specialist A to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Hawai'i.

Prepares, coordinates, implements, and monitors environmental, safety and health (ESH) policies, plans, and procedures to assure the maximum safety of personnel, equipment, and property. Require to certify, ship Hazmat and sign off on Hazardous Waste Manifests.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides OSHA, HAZMAT, HAZWASTE, and other related EHS training to employees.
• Assist in providing technical safety guidance to employees and supervisors
• Collect ship and coordinate lead, soil, water, oil, fuel, and asbestos samples for analysis. Monitor and document results. Certify,  sign and ship Hazmat and Hazardous Waste (HW).
• Handles HW operations, proper documents, and shipment of hazardous waste from "cradle to grave".
• Maintains administrative files.
• Documents and maintains ESH data, logs, and records.
• Prepares reports IAW State and federal laws, Koa Lani PMRF policies and procedures.
• Audits facilities and operations IAW OSHA guidelines and monitors follow-up for deficiencies.
• Researches and furnishes SDS to tenants, government, and employees as required.
• Provide personal protective equipment and/or research and procures for additional equipment as needed.
• Member of the Spill Response Team and Certified as Incident Commander or equivalent.
• Performs other duties as required by Supervisor.

Office conditions are varied and include physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds (with a 2-person assist). Physical positions will include but not be limited to walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time. The environment will include customer contact, extended workdays, in a confined work area, of an office laboratory, field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather.

• Periodically exposure to hazardous material.
• Perform work in high heat/outdoor weather conditions.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or in the Environmental, Safety & Health fields
• Job related experience may be substituted for education.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
• OSHA 500 Courses
• EPA Environmental Education
• FEMA Emergency Management
• HAZMAT Technician Level IV
• 29 CFR OSHA Train-the­Trainers for the General and Construction Industries
• 40 CFR RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Initial Training
• 40 CFR DOT HAZ-MAT Shipping Training and 44 CFR FEMA ICS-200.
• Valid state driver’s license

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least three (3) year experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field.
• Must have at least one year experience in Hazardous Waste Management.
• Must be familiar with Navy’s Safety & Environmental Policies.
• Must be capable of operating a forklift.
• Must have basic typing skills and possess the ability to prepare typewritten documents.
• Must possess the following PC skills: Word, Excel, Outlook

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC;  Po`okela Solutions, LLC;  Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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