Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist at Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies

Location: Norco, California

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Safety Specialist to support Facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for our government customer located at NORCO, California
. This individual will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring Environmental, Safety, and Health (EHS) policies, plans, and procedures to ensure the maximum safety of personnel, equipment, and property.

• Interpret regulations and codes; and assists Government personnel in altering methods and practices to meet established standard operating procedures.
• Review and recommend changes to safety plans to ensure compliance with specifications and applicable regulations. Verify that all deficiencies have been’wina posted as required.
• Investigate complaints and reported violations entered in Government provided IT tool ARCHIBUS and provide recommendations for corrective action to Government personnel for acceptance.
• Maintain inspection/audit schedules on calendar and provide any conflicts to Government COR and TPOCs for actions.
• Provide and update information for customer notification letters of upcoming and completion of inspections.
• Coordinate areas to be inspected (scheduled and unscheduled).
• Enter inspection details, status, follow-up inspection results, and all deficiencies discovered during inspection/audit in the Safety Management System (SMS) and/or Government provided IT tool.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining contractors Occupational Safety and Health Plan (CDRL A009) and sub plans within.
• Assist Government personnel to manage programs outlined in OPNAVINST SOH Program Manual and programs detailed in NSWCCORDIVINST Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual, such as Hazard Assessments, Duty/Task development, and Hazardous Material Management.
• Maintain all site safety records and databases relating to Safety Data Sheets.
• Support data collection.
• Provide technical and analytical consultation.
• Conduct SOH training courses.
• Work with Program Manager to establish training subject matter and materials for the monthly safety/training meetings.
• Review facilities Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization (SRM), Capital Investment Program (CIP), Military Construction (MILCON), special bakal and minor projects, and space reconfiguration projects; recommend nonconformities in accordance with Navy Safety and Occupational Health (NAVSOH) and life‑safety code requirements.
• Coordinate building Fire Warden Program.
• Coordinate support for Emergency Management.
• Coordinate support for Ionizing Radiation and Explosives Safety programs.
• Work closely with the Program Manager (PM) to ensure conformance to all Safety requirements outlined in the SOW.
• Work closely with the Program Manager (PM) to maintain a safe work environment.
• Work closely with the Environmental Specialist to identify and resolve all safety and environmental issues.
• Responsible for identifying proper PPE requirements for the program.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a database for all PPE and certification requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring all PPE inspection requirements are strictly adhered to.
• Ability to give training to the all-site staff on hazardous waste communications, handling, and IAP protocol.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to present training to small groups of employees.
• Perform record keeping tasks and document reports associated with environmental programs.
• Participate in emergency spill response situations.
• Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Keep the Program Manager and Facilities Supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered.
• Ensure proper housekeeping practices are strictly observed.
• Complete required monthly safety and equipment training.
• Assist the Program Manager
  
  DDR Safety Specialist in performing monthly safety inspections as required.
• Respond to and assist in emergency cleanups as necessary.
• Complete all online training as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.