Safety Manager

General Description

The Safety Manager plans, implements, and coordinates safety and environmental programs in accordance with written regulations, procedures, and policies.

Duties

- Identify safety and environmental hazards, risks, and promote the reduction or elimination of potentially hazardous conditions that may lead to accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and safety-related financial losses.

- Coordinate all safety-related activities within the requirements of the safety program with respect to mission requirements and the U.S. Government directives to ensure regulatory compliance.

- Report and investigate aircraft, ground safety, and environmental accidents to determine the cause of the accident and formulate recommendations to help prevent similar mishaps in the future.

- Job requires detailed data-entry of technical information necessary in assisting in the monitoring of mishap reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

- Responsibilities also require extensive research dealing with OSHA and environmental regulations, vendor information, and logistical support for safety equipment and supplies.

- Ensure proper industrial safety procedures are followed in accordance with the contract and appropriate Federal, state, and local regulations, rules, and procedures.

- Develop required reports, conduct briefings, safety training, and when directed conduct quarterly safety and semiannual safety stand down meetings.

- Assist in maintaining accident and incident records, files, and reports. Requires data entry and corrections to files on an as needed basis.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

- BA/BS degree from an accredited College or University in an aviation related field or equivalent related work experience.

- Graduate from a DOD Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation Course or college degree or certificate from an accredited College or University with a major in Aviation Safety.

- Five (5) or more years' experience as an Aviation Safety Officer/Manager.

- Prior U.S. Military or DOD Aviation Safety Officer experience is required.

- Previous experience in conducting aircraft accident investigations is highly desirable.

- Experience dealing with safety and environmental laws, rules, and regulations is required.

- Extensive experience in risk management and mitigation.

- DOD Aviation Safety qualification and at least one former position as an Aviation Safety Officer.

- Expert knowledge in the technical field of aviation safety and accident prevention and experience in use of DOD, FAA, NTSB, or lCAO documentation is required.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations is required.

- Knowledge of how to acquire Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and understand regulatory requirements is required.

- Very detailed and able to work independently or in groups.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

- Ability to remain calm and be the voice of reason in stressful situations.

- Demonstrate professional bearing and a high-degree of technical competency in the field of aviation safety, mishap prevention, and accident investigation.

- Ability to be persistent in the face of difficult problems or challenges.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language are critical with the ability to pay close attention to details.

- Able to change directions with the needs of the work environment and take-on additional responsibilities based on operational needs.

- Prefer experience from military fixed wing community or civilian heavy structure background

- Must have Military installation DEPOT level maintenance experience

- Must be a US Citizen

- Must have or be able to obtain a secret clearance.

- We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Functional Requirements:

- Must be able to walk, stand, crawl, kneel and bend on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.

- Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

- Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, pull over hand, push, reach or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

- May be required to lift up to 44 pounds and heavy, moderate carrying up to 44 pounds.

- May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.

- Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales with or without corrective lens.

- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

- Must be able to distinguish color, shades of color and judge three-dimensional depth.

- May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, crane, truck, tractor, etc.

Environmental Factors:

- Work in an inside/outside environment to include working around machinery, objects, vehicles, ladders, and scaffolds.

- Excessive noise and vibration that can be intermittent or constant.

- Environmental conditions can included but not limited to dust, silica, asbestos, fumes, smoke, gas, solvents such as degreasing agents, grease, oils, and electrical energy

- Working on slippery or uneven surfaces

- Working closely with others or working alone

- Possible protracted or irregular hours of work as needed or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA /ADA

- TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.