Site Safety Coordinator

Company Overview:

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

AGL is looking for a Site Safety Coordinator to work in Fort Hood, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at a U.S. Army contractor site focused on equipment turn-in, retrograde, and property disposal operations. This role ensures adherence to OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards and actively promotes a culture of safety among all site personnel and subcontractors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Recordable incident rate (RIR)
• Number of safety training hours completed per month
• Near miss and hazard report closure rate
• Audit and inspection pass rate
• Compliance with site-specific safety plan

Responsibilities:

Site Safety Oversight:

• Implement and enforce the site-specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Army regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards related to material handling, equipment movement, and personnel operations during equipment turn-in.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with EPA and Army guidelines.

Training & Compliance:

• Conduct safety orientations and recurring training for all personnel, including subcontractors and temporary labor.
• Ensure employees are trained on proper PPE usage, forklift and equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting procedures.
• Maintain safety training records and certifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Incident Management:

• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Report findings and corrective actions to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as required.
• Maintain incident logs and OSHA reporting documentation.

Safety Audits & Reporting:

• Perform routine safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for all key operations, including equipment offload, inspection, and turn-in staging.
• Track safety KPIs and prepare regular reports for internal leadership and government oversight.
  Support government inspections and respond to safety-related inquiries or non-compliance findings.

Risk Mitigation:

• Develop and implement hazard control measures specific to heavy equipment, material handling, and military logistics operations.
• Monitor environmental conditions and enforce heat stress, cold weather, or severe weather protocols as required by site conditions.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.

• Experience: 3+ years of safety experience on government, military, or industrial logistics sites.

• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices.

• Experience supporting military logistics, equipment turn-in, retrograde, or base closure operations is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) required; CSP, CHST, or similar preferred.

• Forklift and HAZMAT handling certification a plus.

• Familiarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR).

• Former military or DoD contractor experience strongly preferred.

Job ID: 2025-18978 Work Type: On-Site