{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0680bee6a46dc2eaaa9a7e54","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0680bee6a46dc2eaaa9a7e54","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0680bee6a46dc2eaaa9a7e54","title":"Safety Coordinator - EHS","description":"Company Overview:\n\nWork Where it Matters\n\nAkima 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nAs 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.\nDescription:\nThe Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at a U.S. Army contractor site focused on safety and support to the Ft Sill Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). The Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering a culture of safety and compliance, prevention of future accidents by assessing and emphasizing proactive hazard recognition and employee education. This role ensures adherence to OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards and actively promotes a culture of safety among all site personnel and subcontractors. The Safety Coordinator reports directly to the Safety Department Manager, meanwhile coordinating with all leads, supervisors, and other managers on the contract.\nResponsibilities:\nSite Safety Oversight:\nImplement and enforce the site-specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Army regulations.\nConduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards related to material handling, equipment movement, and personnel operations during equipment turn-in.\nEnsure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with EPA and Army guidelines.\nDevelops and Implements safety policies; Ensuring program adherence to minimize workplace accidents and health risks.\nCapable of stopping workplace operations based upon the appearance and occurrence of safety violations.\nTraining & Compliance:\nConduct safety orientations and recurring training for all personnel, including subcontractors and temporary labor.\nEnsure employees are trained on proper PPE usage, forklift and equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting procedures.\nMaintain safety training records and certifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.\nCompile safety data and submit monthly contract deliverables (CDRLs).\nIndependently coordinate with all departments, within Project and Safety Managerial guidance, supervising safety training and monthly compliance.\nIncident Management:\nLead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.\nReport findings and corrective actions to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as required.\nMaintain incident logs and OSHA reporting documentation.\nAdvising and consulting with senior management on safety strategy and regulatory compliance.\nSafety Audits & Reporting:\nPerform routine safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for all key operations, including equipment offload, inspection, and turn-in staging.\nTrack safety KPIs and prepare regular reports for internal leadership and government oversight, minimizing workplace hazards and ensuring compliance with company and government established safety standards.\nSupport government inspections and respond to safety-related inquiries or non-compliance findings; identifying root cause of problems and proactively recommending corrective actions and training plans.\nServe as the safety liaison between employees, management, and regulatory agencies regarding safety concerns.\nRisk Mitigation:\nIndependently develop and implement hazard control measures specific to heavy equipment, material handling, and military logistics operations.\nMonitor environmental conditions and enforce heat stress, cold weather, or severe weather protocols as required by site conditions.\nCoordination of workplace safety plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prepare contracting staff with knowledge on responding to emergency situations.\nOther duties as assigned.\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs):\nRecordable incident rate (RIR).\nNumber of safety training hours completed per month.\nNear miss and hazard report closure rate.\nAudit and inspection pass rate.\nCompliance with site-specific safety plan.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree (4 years’ accumulated college experience) required.\nWorking knowledge of OSHA 29, CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices. Willingness to enroll and pass OSHA 30-Hour Certification Course.\nExcellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.\nAbility to work independently as Safety professional, in absence of Safety manager.\nBasic proficiency in the English language (reading and writing).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).\nAbility to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.\nAbility to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.\nApplicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.\nDesired Qualifications:\nOne to three (1-3) years’ experience on government, military, industrial, or logistics sites preferred.\nCertifications: OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) preferred; ASP, GSP, CSP, CHST, or similar preferred.\nForklift and HAZMAT handling certification highly desired.\nFamiliarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR) preferred.\nFormer military or DoD contractor experience preferred.\nPhysical Demands and Working Environment:\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching tasks in warehouse and field environments.\nMust also meet all physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties, including working in extreme heat or cold, high, or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, heights, and other inclement weather conditions.\nThis position involves working both indoors and outdoors, periodic overtime, and exposure to heat, dust, cold, and adverse weather conditions.\nJob ID: 2026-24962 Work Type: On-Site","company":"Akima","rawCompany":"akima","city":"Derwood","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T12:10:30.831Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-5011.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Specialists","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-specialists"},{"code":"19-5012.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Technicians","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-technicians"},{"code":"17-2111.00","title":"Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors","slug":"health-and-safety-engineers-except-mining-safety-engineers-and-inspectors"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"922190","title":"Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities","slug":"other-justice-public-order-and-safety-activities"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Safety Coordinator - EHS","description":"Company Overview:\n\nWork Where it Matters\n\nAkima 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nAs 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.\nDescription:\nThe Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at a U.S. Army contractor site focused on safety and support to the Ft Sill Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). The Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering a culture of safety and compliance, prevention of future accidents by assessing and emphasizing proactive hazard recognition and employee education. This role ensures adherence to OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards and actively promotes a culture of safety among all site personnel and subcontractors. The Safety Coordinator reports directly to the Safety Department Manager, meanwhile coordinating with all leads, supervisors, and other managers on the contract.\nResponsibilities:\nSite Safety Oversight:\nImplement and enforce the site-specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Army regulations.\nConduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards related to material handling, equipment movement, and personnel operations during equipment turn-in.\nEnsure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with EPA and Army guidelines.\nDevelops and Implements safety policies; Ensuring program adherence to minimize workplace accidents and health risks.\nCapable of stopping workplace operations based upon the appearance and occurrence of safety violations.\nTraining & Compliance:\nConduct safety orientations and recurring training for all personnel, including subcontractors and temporary labor.\nEnsure employees are trained on proper PPE usage, forklift and equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting procedures.\nMaintain safety training records and certifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.\nCompile safety data and submit monthly contract deliverables (CDRLs).\nIndependently coordinate with all departments, within Project and Safety Managerial guidance, supervising safety training and monthly compliance.\nIncident Management:\nLead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.\nReport findings and corrective actions to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as required.\nMaintain incident logs and OSHA reporting documentation.\nAdvising and consulting with senior management on safety strategy and regulatory compliance.\nSafety Audits & Reporting:\nPerform routine safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for all key operations, including equipment offload, inspection, and turn-in staging.\nTrack safety KPIs and prepare regular reports for internal leadership and government oversight, minimizing workplace hazards and ensuring compliance with company and government established safety standards.\nSupport government inspections and respond to safety-related inquiries or non-compliance findings; identifying root cause of problems and proactively recommending corrective actions and training plans.\nServe as the safety liaison between employees, management, and regulatory agencies regarding safety concerns.\nRisk Mitigation:\nIndependently develop and implement hazard control measures specific to heavy equipment, material handling, and military logistics operations.\nMonitor environmental conditions and enforce heat stress, cold weather, or severe weather protocols as required by site conditions.\nCoordination of workplace safety plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prepare contracting staff with knowledge on responding to emergency situations.\nOther duties as assigned.\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs):\nRecordable incident rate (RIR).\nNumber of safety training hours completed per month.\nNear miss and hazard report closure rate.\nAudit and inspection pass rate.\nCompliance with site-specific safety plan.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree (4 years’ accumulated college experience) required.\nWorking knowledge of OSHA 29, CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices. Willingness to enroll and pass OSHA 30-Hour Certification Course.\nExcellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.\nAbility to work independently as Safety professional, in absence of Safety manager.\nBasic proficiency in the English language (reading and writing).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).\nAbility to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.\nAbility to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.\nApplicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.\nDesired Qualifications:\nOne to three (1-3) years’ experience on government, military, industrial, or logistics sites preferred.\nCertifications: OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) preferred; ASP, GSP, CSP, CHST, or similar preferred.\nForklift and HAZMAT handling certification highly desired.\nFamiliarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR) preferred.\nFormer military or DoD contractor experience preferred.\nPhysical Demands and Working Environment:\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching tasks in warehouse and field environments.\nMust also meet all physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties, including working in extreme heat or cold, high, or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, heights, and other inclement weather conditions.\nThis position involves working both indoors and outdoors, periodic overtime, and exposure to heat, dust, cold, and adverse weather conditions.\nJob ID: 2026-24962 Work Type: On-Site","datePosted":"2026-08-13T12:10:30.831Z","dateModified":"2026-08-13T12:10:30.831Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Akima","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Derwood","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0680bee6a46dc2eaaa9a7e54"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0680bee6a46dc2eaaa9a7e54"}}