Safety Officer- Tram

Goldbelt Incorporated is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, whose mission is to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of more than 4,200 Alaska Native shareholders. Alaska Native Corporations hold a distinct purpose and share a familiar creation story born in an act of Congress in 1971.

Join a fast-growing “forever” company that manages over 30 subsidiaries and provides centers of excellence in a shared service center model based out of Herndon, Virginia.

At Goldbelt, we place a strong emphasis on recognizing and rewarding the dedication and hard work of our team members in pursuit of our company's mission. We are a team focused on gold standard customer service and professional growth with competitive benefits and profit-sharing plans and help support a business model that gives back to the community of shareholders.

Summary:

The Safety Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs and practices at Goldbelt Tram to promote a safe environment for employees, passengers, contractors, and visitors.

This position provides dedicated safety oversight for aerial tramway operations, maintenance activities, passenger facilities, and associated Tram operations. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, employee safety training, and corrective action monitoring.

The Safety Officer works collaboratively with Tram leadership, operations, maintenance, and employees to identify and mitigate risks, strengthen operational safety practices, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.

The position serves as an independent resource for identifying and escalating safety concerns while supporting management's responsibility for safe operations.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Ability to develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with operational personnel and management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and communicate safety concerns professionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three to Five years of experience in occupational safety, operational safety, transportation, industrial operations, or a related environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and AKOSH regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerial tramway, ropeway, ski lift, passenger transportation, or comparable high-risk mechanical operations.
• Familiarity with ANSI B77.1 aerial ropeway safety standards.
• OSHA 30-Hour training.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification.
• Experience with emergency response planning and incident investigation.
• Experience working in Alaska or comparable remote, weather-dependent operating environments.

Pay and Benefits
Annual Compensation for this position is between $129,550-$160,850 based on experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Aerial tramway, lift and terminal environment (2000 ft. elevation); extreme heights and dangerous overhead work areas exposed to inclement weather conditions; extremely dangerous electrical and/or mechanical conditions and equipment.

Routine movement in/out of an aerial tramway cabin as part of an aerial tramway and lift operation at a 2000 ft. elevation; constant public interaction and communication; constant exposure to extreme…