Job Information
Akima Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager in Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington
Akima Facilities Operations is looking for an EHS Manger to help with EHS operations at our project site at Joint Base Lee McChord. The EHS Manager will Manage, monitor and advise the Project Manager on all matters related to the Health and Safety of personnel and issues affecting/ impacting the Environment due to project activities.
Responsibilities
Establishes and communicates the existence and awareness of a suitable and relevant health and safety policy throughout all levels of the organization.
Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
Manages the participation in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.
Reviews and develops health and safety policies, procedures and guidance, in keeping with best practices and make recommendations on their implementation and application.
Provides independent professional advice and technical information where appropriate to Project Manager and contract staff to enable the organization to discharge its statutory obligations, keeping staff and managers abreast of changes in HS&E legislation and practices.
Manages, monitors and conducts proper and timely assessment of risks to health and safety and the implementation of measures and arrangements identified as necessary from the assessments.
Monitors and manages incident reporting to the relevant authorities regarding safely incidents.
Liaises as necessary with the parent organization and relevant authorities and provide assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
Conducts surveillance and reporting on health, safety, and environmental practices and systems throughout the project.
Provides training for staff in relation to health, safety, and environmental policy and procedures.
Promotes and coordinates the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules, products, services and operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or 10 years' experience in Warehouse and EHS operations
Must be Environmental Operations Management Course qualified.
Must have passed STS exam or pass the STS exam within 60 days of start.
Must have attended or attend OSHA 511 training course.
Proficient in standard business office software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background screening.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a common access card.
Job ID
2025-16156
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).