Safety Specialist

Job Objective:

Supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations. It involves close collaboration with field leadership, employees, and contractors to identify potential risks, strengthen safety systems, and promote a culture of accountability. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations and drives continuous improvement

Essential Job Responsibilities:

- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks through field presence, inspections, and hazard recognition.

- Partner with field leadership and crews to promote safe behaviors, coach on safe work practices, and reinforce company safety standards.

- Lead and participate in incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.

- Support emergency response readiness, including spill response, drills, and incident command support as required.

- Conduct and facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and targeted training sessions to engage and inform the workforce.

- Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with company safety expectations, including prequalification reviews and periodic audits.

- Assist with internal and external audits, inspections, and reporting to regulatory agencies.

- Maintain and update company safety policies, procedures, and the Alaska Safety Handbook (ASH Book).

- Track and analyze safety performance data, identify trends, and recommend preventive actions.

- Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.

Other Job Responsibilities:

- Ability to be available 24hrs per day while on-shift for emergencies, etc.

- Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

- Stay current on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and safety innovations through training, professional development, and networking.

- Actively contribute to a strong, collaborative safety culture by supporting team initiatives and sharing expertise.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in oil and gas operations, production, safety, regulatory compliance, and/or environmental programs.

- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and State of Alaska safety and environmental regulations.

- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.

- Skilled problem-solver with strong data management and analytical abilities.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical concepts into clear guidance for diverse audiences.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and effective working relationships across all levels of the workforce.

- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); other safety management systems/software a plus.

- Ability to work in Arctic conditions.

- Ability to work a fourteen (14) day on, fourteen (14) day off/ 12 hours per day hitch schedule.

- Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, HAZWOPER, or EMT are preferred but not required.

Education Requirements:

- Required: High school or GED equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the duties of the position.

- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college, or related experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

- None.