Safety Officer-Goldbelt Tram

Goldbelt Incorporated is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, whose mission is to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of more than 4,200 Alaska Native shareholders. Alaska Native Corporations hold a distinct purpose and share a familiar creation story born in an act of Congress in 1971.

Join a fast-growing “forever” company that manages over 30 subsidiaries and provides centers of excellence in a shared service center model based out of Herndon, Virginia.

At Goldbelt, we place a strong emphasis on recognizing and rewarding the dedication and hard work of our team members in pursuit of our company's mission. We are a team focused on gold standard customer service and professional growth with competitive benefits and profit-sharing plans and help support a business model that gives back to the community of shareholders.

Summary:

The Safety Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs and practices at Goldbelt Tram to promote a safe environment for employees, passengers, contractors, and visitors.

This position provides dedicated safety oversight for aerial tramway operations, maintenance activities, passenger facilities, and associated Tram operations. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, employee safety training, and corrective action monitoring.

The Safety Officer works collaboratively with Tram leadership, operations, maintenance, and employees to identify and mitigate risks, strengthen operational safety practices, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.

The position serves as an independent resource for identifying and escalating safety concerns while supporting management's responsibility for safe operations.

Essential Job Functions:

Safety Program Administration:

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs specific to Goldbelt Tram.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) requirements, OSHA standards, ANSI B77.1 requirements as applicable, and other relevant safety regulations.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
• Review existing safety procedures and recommend improvements based on operational risks and industry best practices.

Aerial Tramway and Operational Safety:

• Monitor compliance with established safety procedures for passenger loading and unloading, tramway operations, and maintenance activities.
• Review operational safety checklists and verify completion of required safety documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations personnel to identify hazards involving mechanical systems, electrical equipment, elevated work, and moving machinery.
• Monitor implementation of applicable lockout/tagout, fall protection, and other workplace safety procedures.
• Support the review and improvement of safety procedures related to adverse weather, emergency shutdowns, and unusual operating conditions.

Incident Investigation and Corrective Action:

• Coordinate investigations of employee injuries, passenger incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and other safety-related events.
• Document incident findings, contributing factors, and recommended corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify underlying operational or procedural deficiencies.
• Monitor corrective actions through completion and verify their effectiveness.
• Prepare incident reports and safety summaries for Tram management.
• Support required regulatory reporting and recordkeeping.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Coordinate the development and periodic review of Tram emergency response plans.
• Support emergency preparedness for mechanical failures, passenger evacuation, medical emergencies, fire, severe weather, and other operational disruptions.
• Coordinate emergency drills and tabletop exercises with Tram personnel and emergency response partners.
• Maintain records of emergency training, drills, and identified improvements.

Employee Safety Training and Awareness:

• Coordinate safety orientation and ongoing safety training for Tram employees.
• Monitor required safety training completion and maintain appropriate records.
• Work with supervisors to reinforce employee understanding of safety procedures and responsibilities.
• Promote a positive safety culture emphasizing prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support development of seasonal safety procedures and employee awareness programs.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Ability to develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with operational personnel and management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and communicate safety concerns professionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three to Five years of experience in occupational safety, operational safety, transportation, industrial operations, or a related environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and AKOSH regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerial tramway, ropeway, ski lift, passenger transportation, or comparable high-risk mechanical operations.
• Familiarity with ANSI B77.1 aerial ropeway safety standards.
• OSHA 30-Hour training.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification.
• Experience with emergency response planning and incident investigation.
• Experience working in Alaska or comparable remote, weather-dependent operating environments.