Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)-Eloy

Job Description

Job Description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at  PRIMARY SCOPEThe Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for supporting and administering Fisher Industries' safety program on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project sites. This position helps plan, schedule, and prepare work activities to identify hazards before work begins and reduce risk throughout the project. The SSHO serves as the competent safety representative on site, provides safety direction to field crews and supervision, and helps ensure compliance with company safety policies, contractual requirements, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and other applicable regulations. This role requires a consistent presence at the assigned jobsite during active work operations. The position may require travel and the ability to work a demanding schedule, including nights, weekends, and extended hours when needed to support project requirements. PRIMARY DUTIESServe as the on-site safety representative during active work operations and support enforcement of the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), company policies, contract requirements, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and other applicable regulationsConduct daily safety and occupational health inspections, jobsite hazard assessments, equipment inspections, field observations, and work-area reviews to identify hazards and verify controls are in placeDevelop, review, maintain, and update AHAs for definable features of work; verify affected employees understand the hazards, controls, required PPE, training, equipment, and competent person requirements before work beginsSupport development, review, implementation, and updates to the site-specific APP and verify required safety submittals, permits, postings, and project safety documentation are maintained and currentTrack safety deficiencies, communicate corrective actions, follow up to verify completion, and elevate unresolved safety concerns to project management and safety leadershipAttend and support pre-construction meetings, preparatory meetings, pre-task meetings, toolbox talks, tailgate meetings, and periodic progress meetings related to safety and health requirementsProvide site safety orientation, visitor safety briefings, training, and coaching to employees, subcontractors, and visitors on applicable safety rules, hazard recognition, required controls, and proper use of personal protective equipmentMonitor subcontractor and visitor compliance with project safety requirements, including PPE, site access, escort requirements, and adherence to approved safety plans and AHAsAssist with incident, near-miss, injury, property damage, environmental, and regulatory reporting; support root cause analysis, documentation, corrective actions, and communication with project and safety leadershipMaintain required safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, meeting minutes, SDS information, permits, equipment inspection records, deficiency logs, and project safety filesImmediately communicate serious hazards, stop-work concerns, regulatory inspections, or significant safety issues to project management and safety leadership, and support corrective action before work resumesSupport emergency response planning, fire prevention, occupational health, substance abuse testing, environmental controls, traffic control, equipment safety, and other company safety program requirements as assignedPromote a strong safety culture by leading with professionalism, accountability, clear communication, and consistent field presencePerform other duties as assigned    REQUIREMENTSMinimum of 10 years of construction safety experience, preferably in heavy civil construction, federal construction, or USACE/NAVFAC project workMust meet applicable EM 385-1-1 SSHO qualification requirements for the assigned project and contractCurrent OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification requiredCurrent EM 385-1-1 training preferred or required when specified by contractCurrent First Aid and CPR certification requiredCurrent or verifiable competent person training in applicable scopes such as fall protection, excavation, confined space, scaffolding, rigging, cranes, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and other high-risk work activities as required by the projectPrior experience developing or reviewing Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, safety inspections, incident reports, training records, and corrective action documentation preferredStrong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA construction standards, hazard recognition, incident investigation, risk control, and construction field operationsAbility to communicate clearly with project management, field supervision, employees, subcontractors, client representatives, and government safety personnelProficient with Microsoft Office; Bluebeam, HCSS, or other safety/document management software experience preferredMust be able to wear required construction PPE, including fall protection equipment and respirators when requiredMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 poundsAcceptable motor vehicle record in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policyAbility to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rainAbility to travel, work nights, weekends, extended hours, or multiple shifts when needed to support project requirementsAbility to pass a pre-employment drug test and applicable government background check Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. If you require an accommodation with applying, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call the HR Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to request accommodations. 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