Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

The Site Safety & Health Officer works on US Army Corps of Engineer project(s). The SSHO must plan, schedule, and prepare for work to reduce and eliminate hazards in advance. This role is the "competent person" on site and provides safety direction while ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and programs with the Site Supervisor. The SSHO must build a culture of personal awareness and safety accountability.

This position requires a constant presence at the assigned jobsite during all active work hours. The position requires extensive travel and a willingness to work on a demanding schedule including nights and weekends, as required, to meet project objectives.

Military occupational specialties (MOS) include but are not limited to 12A Engineer Officer, 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor, 00P Safety Officer and 8012 Ground Safety Specialist.

Primary duties include conducting comprehensive on-site hazard and risk assessments; safety audits; accident investigations; and equipment inspections to mitigate risk. Partner with the project managers and site safety representatives to interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on project safety requirements, accident investigation, and implementing corrective action measures. Develop and conduct onsite worker training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and use of safety equipment at job site locations. Monitor compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements. Administer and manage the substance abuse testing and occupational health programs for the organization. Compile, analyze, and report statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents as required. Assist with detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis, compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other employee health and wellness evaluations, to support health, safety and environmental management initiatives. Comply with all USACE and company policies, procedures, and standards of safety. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements include five years of experience as a construction safety professional in heavy construction, current OSHA 30-hour in construction certification, current First aid CPR, current competent person training in; fall protection, excavation, confined space and lockout/tagout, prior experience working with USACE preferred, current EM 385-1-1 SSHO certificate, proficient in MS Office, Bluebeam, ability to wear full construction PPE to include fall arrest harnesses or respirators, ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy, ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat above 100 degrees, cold, and rain, ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and government background check. Requires extensive out-of-town travel.