SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (SHEA) OFFICER |
| Location: | Kamuela, HI |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | WMKO offers a competitive salaray and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Description: | The W. M. Keck Observatory seeks a Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs (SHEA) Officer to implement safety, health, and environmental program requirements, identify hazards, assess risks; mitigate hazards and recommend hazard abatement controls. The SHEA Officer provides expert advice and training on accident prevention, occupational health, and environmental issues to the WMKO Safety Committee and employees.
Under the general supervision of the Technical Services Manager, this position works closely with staff at all levels to influence safe behavior and maintain safe infrastructure in the workplace. The SHEA officer recommends and monitors the status of engineering and procedural changes required to provide a safe working environment and provides training to WMKO personnel. The SHEA Officer performs the Laser Safety Officer functions. The position is required to share approximately equal time at the both at the Observatory (summit of Mauna Kea) and at headquarters in Waimea.
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| Duties: | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SHEA OFFICER:
1. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety, occupational health and environmental regulations, industrial standards and WMKO policies and procedures, including laser safety.
2. Maintain commitment to a high standard of safety, comply with all safety laws and WMKO safety policies/rules, report actual and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel and facilitate resolution of these violations to further WMKO’s core value of safety.
3. Meet with the Summit Site Supervisor, TSD Facilities Supervisor and Senior Management on a regular basis to implement safety policies, procedures and programs. Be accessible to employees by promoting safety awareness and providing solutions by regularly and personally visiting employees and work areas at both the Observatory and Headquarters to identify and mitigate safety hazards and unsafe behaviors.
4. Provide, develop or coordinate programs and staff training on general safety, laser safety, industrial hygiene, environment protection, emergency preparedness and office ergonomics; schedule periodic training meetings, review training materials, discuss new issues; foster awareness of the importance of safety and compliance among all employees.
5. Ensure the proper reporting, investigation and closure of safety incidents; apply incident investigation procedures or ensure that incident investigation procedures are applied which include: disposition of safety incidents; monitor incident investigation procedures, including analysis, evaluation, and corrective action.
6. Work effectively and closely with coworkers at all levels, astronomers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others. Keep commitments and keep others informed of work progress and issues. Address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions, respecting the diversity of the WMKO workforce in actions, words, and |
| Qualifications: | Minimum Qualifications:
1. People and communication skills to operate effectively in a small organization.
2. Sound working knowledge of safety, health, and environmental affairs principles and regulatory requirements.
3. At least Five years’ experience as a safety officer in an industrial setting which includes SHEA oversight of internal construction activities (e.g. painting and steel assembly).
4. Experience developing and presenting training programs.
5. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
6. Excellent writing skills; demonstrated
experience in writing reports, policies, and procedures.
7. Ability to perform effectively at 14,000 ft. elevation.
8. Ability to physically access all work areas at the observatory.
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