Akima Global Logistics, LLC (AGL) is seeking a Safety Manager at National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda, MD. The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety programs specific to Vertical Conveyance Systems (VCS) Includes elevators, escalators, ADA lifts, dumbwaiters, and material lifts service and repair operations. Provides leadership, training, and field support to promote a safe work environment for all elevator technicians and project teams.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program aligned with OSHA, DA PAM 385-10, AR 385-10, and NIH standards.
Conduct routine inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across shops, warehouses, administrative spaces, and production lines.
Lead accident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Coordinate and deliver mandatory safety training, including hazard communication, PPE usage, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, forklift/material handling, and equipment-specific safety modules..
Maintain and update the Safety Management Plan, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and emergency response procedures.
Serve as the primary point of contact with Safety Office personnel, Government representatives, and internal leadership.
Track and report safety metrics, trends, near-misses, and leading indicators; provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Support incident drills, emergency preparedness, and NIH safety campaigns
Manages and implements programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
Develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of organization. Manages and coordinates safety activities, through subordinate supervisory personnel, to ensure implementation of safety activities throughout program.
Identifies and appraises conditions that could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluates potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents.
Conducts research studies to identify hazards and evaluate loss producing potential of given system, operation, or process.
Devises methods to evaluate safety program and conducts or directs evaluations.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of elevator industry safety hazards and best practices.
Understanding of OSHA regulations and elevator codes (ASME A17.1/CSA B44).
Experience conducting job site inspections and safety training.
Strong communication, coaching, and documentation skills.
Ability to analyze incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Proficient with safety management systems and reporting tools.
Desired Qualifications:
3-7 years in safety management, ideally in the elevator or construction industry.
Relevant certifications such as OSHA 30, CHST, CUSP, CSP, or elevator‑specific safety credentials.
Job ID
2026-23906
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
120,000 - 130,000
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).