Safety Officer

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Long and Short Term Disability Insurance Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 401k with company match Paid Time Off Wellness Program Tuition Assistance Primary Function Oversight of Department of Defense project safety program to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Typical Duties Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of project-specific safety programs. Serve as the onsite safety subject matter expert throughout all construction activities. Conduct daily safety briefings and lead morning stretch-and-flex routines. Plan, prepare, and facilitate weekly safety meetings on relevant and timely topics. Develop, review, and update Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), including daily AHA (RED Book) reviews with crews and subcontractors. Assess site‑specific safety training needs and deliver appropriate training. Perform regular daily safety inspections of construction areas and operations. Identify, document, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; ensure timely resolution. Investigate personal injury incidents, near‑misses, and property damage events; prepare incident reports in accordance with the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and relevant regulations. Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, including multi‑gas detection, heat stress monitoring, air quality assessments, and noise monitoring. Issue and manage required permits such as burn permits, dig permits, confined space entry, and Lockout/Tagout. Assist with walkthroughs for employees, craft personnel, government inspectors, and regulatory authorities. Support emergency response activities as needed. Maintain safety systems and equipment, including fall protection, fire protection, rigging, shoring, first aid equipment, gas detectors, and Lockout/Tagout devices. Administer site safety incentive and recognition programs. Attend monthly SSHO committee or team meetings. Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. 5–10 years of construction safety experience with formal training. Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1. Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP and HAZMAT. Ability to identify hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures. Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. Proficiency with computers and standard office software. #J-18808-Ljbffr