HSE Specialist - North Slope, AK
Alaska, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Pharmaceutical
Occupational Health & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
The HSE Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring company and site-specific health, safety and environmental (HSE) programs and operations at the assigned job site(s). This role serves as the primary resource for employees and supervisors on safety-related matters and ensures compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. The HSE Specialist actively promotes a culture of safety by conducting training, observing work activities, identifying hazards, and providing practical, real-time coaching to employees on safe work practices.
This position works a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks off on the North Slope, Alaska with room and board provided. Flights between Anchorage and the job site are arranged and paid for by the company.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field
- Safety and/or occupational health technical operations or management experience within the last four years
- Five (5) years documented experience in safety and/or occupational health technical, operations or management gained within the last seven years
- Certification in TapRooT required at hiring or obtained within one year of hiring
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a remote setting.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively train and coach employees.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests
- Must be able to pass the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, criminal background investigation, and post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
- Professional certifications such as OHST/CHST, ASP, or CSP
- Experience working in remote camp, oil & gas, or arctic environments
- TapRooT certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
- Implement and enforce DUS and client HSE policies, procedures, and standards across assigned job site(s).
- Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments of work areas, equipment, and personnel.
- Identify hazards & potential risks; recommend mitigation / control efforts to operations staff
- Observe employees performing job tasks and provide immediate, constructive feedback on safe work practices.
- Lead and facilitate new hire safety orientation and onboarding related to site-specific HSE requirements.
- Identify training needs, develop training materials, and coordinate or deliver required HSE training, including regulatory and client-mandated programs.
- Document jobsite compliance with DUS, governmental and client safety regulations
- Advise DUS operations managers and supervisors on HSE-related matters, and provide resources for DUS HSE-related activities to operations staff
- Lead weekly safety meetings with site personnel and participate regularly in daily safety meetings with various work groups.
- Maintain manual and computer-database HSE records
- Prepare and present HSE reports to site leadership and HSE management.
- Communicate incidents, losses, and near-losses to the DUS HSE Director and appropriate jobsite managers within required time frames
- Perform incident, loss and near-loss investigations; interview involved parties and witnesses; gather required findings and document them in multiple media; recommend corrective/preventive action.
- Communicate investigation findings to the Jobsite Managers and the DUS HSE Director
- Mentor and oversee the DUS NSK HSE Technicians.
- Serve as a subject…
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