Safety and Compliance Specialist

RECONCRAFT is the leading manufacturer of purpose-built vessels for military, government, and other professional organizations.  The Safety & Compliance Specialist is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all RECONCRAFT facilities.  This role oversees the creation and execution of a comprehensive safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies in an ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will foster and maintain a proactive and pragmatic safety culture aligned with RECONCRAFT’s operational objectives, balancing regulatory requirements with production realities and finding practical solutions that keep work moving safely.  This is a “hands-on” position that requires active participation as a team member to build trust with the team, not simply to observe and direct.

This role requires sound judgment and exceptional competence across occupational safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory management in a low-volume, high-mix marine manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Safety & Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the facility and production floor
• Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and new employee safety orientations
• Work with team members at all levels to identify and remediate safety concerns
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and tracked
• Coordinate hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal processes in compliance with environmental regulations
• Manage other environmental and/or safety-related items including, but not limited to, groundwater runoff monitoring, industrial hygiene, the hearing conservation program, and others
• Maintain safety documentation and records to support audits and regulatory inspections in our ISO 9001 environment
• Coordinate forklift, crane, and rigging safety oversight and training
• Manage the confined space program
• Coordinate all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including recertifications and inventory
• Manage the subcontractor and visitor safety orientation program
• Establish, maintain, and audit the OSHA 300/300A injury and illness recordkeeping logs and post and report as required by regulation
• Develop and maintain the facility Emergency Action Plan and Fire Prevention Plan, and schedule and document evacuation and emergency-response drills
• Serve as primary liaison with the workers’ compensation carrier and coordinate return-to-work and modified-duty programs for injured employees
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the hazard communication program, including chemical inventory and labeling

General:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility emergencies and safety incidents
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and RECONCRAFT’s ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance program
• Promote a culture of safety awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Other tasks as required to support the company’s objectives and growth

Essential Job Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered
• Required Knowledge/Experience:
  • 5+ years of safety management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or marine/shipyard environment
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local environmental and safety regulations
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work hands-on in a production environment with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong attention to detail and quality deliverables
  • Expertise with the Microsoft Office software package
  • Employee must be a “U.S. Person” as defined Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Section 120.15
• Preferred Knowledge/Experience:
  • Certifications such as OSHA 30, CFM, or CSP are a plus but not required; we value demonstrated field experience and judgment over formal credentials
  • Experience in a marine, shipyard, or composites/fiberglass manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements
  • Experience managing confined space, hot work, lockout/tagout, and crane/rigging programs
  • Familiarity with environmental compliance including stormwater/groundwater runoff monitoring and hazardous waste handling
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk, climb, and navigate industrial and marine environments
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and wear PPE as required
  • Access various locations including confined spaces, ladders/vertical access, and working in tanks or compartments
  • Must also be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to complete tasks
  • Ability to work long hours, when required, to meet deadlines and/or other deliverables, often on short notice

Working Conditions:

• Office and heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Heavy workload handling concurrent programs, multiple priorities, timeframes, and deadlines

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of the company, department, and contract
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.