Site Safety and Health Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer. Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast region, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including major medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, life insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Location: Grand Rivers, KY.

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Overview:

The Site Safety and Health Officer is responsible for implementing and enforcing site safety and health programs in compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), USACE EM 385 1 1, NFPA, ASSP, and applicable ASME crane standards. The SSHO oversees daily safety operations, conducts site inspections, and manages required safety documentation, including Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include verification of site safety qualifications, crane operator certifications, development and review of Critical Lift Plans, incident and exposure reporting, and coordination of safety permits.
• Leading daily safety meetings.
• Conducting pre-employment, post-accident, and random drug screenings.
• Conduct new employee orientations and site orientations.
• Maintain and develop project’s accident prevention plan.
• Develop, submit, and implement activity hazard analyses for specific phases of work.
• Conduct inspections, identify safety problems, and implement corrective measures.
• Conduct safety training as needed and when needed.
• Monitor site conditions and respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, or hazardous weather conditions.
• Conduct injury and accident investigations, determine contributing factors, and apply preventive measures.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with employee and client personnel.
• Act as a representative of the Thalle Safety Department.
• Conduct business with 100% integrity and professionalism.

Required Certifications and Qualifications:

• Qualified Site Safety and Health Officer in accordance with USACE EM 385 1 1.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Proof of qualification for crane operators and oversight of crane compliance.
• Knowledge and administration of Confined Space Entry permits.
• Knowledge and administration of Hot Work permits.
• Experience with fall protection, electrical safety, fire prevention, and crane operations on active construction sites.
• Experience on heavy civil or federally regulated construction projects is required.
• Prior USACE project experience is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.