Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job Description

Job Description

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Work Setting: On-site

We are seeking a Level One Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The SSHO will oversee jobsite safety, identify hazards, and support compliance with contract safety requirements and EM 385-1-1.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project safety requirements.

• Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and verify corrective actions.

• Coordinate with project leadership and subcontractors to address safety concerns.

• Review activity hazard analyses and support implementation of safe work practices.

• Conduct safety briefings and maintain required safety records.

• Serve as the designated SSHO on ENG Form 6282 .

Required Qualifications

• Meet the contract’s Level One SSHO requirements under EM 385-1-1 , including:

  • At least five years of continuous construction safety experience .

  • Completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction training .

  • At least 24 hours of formal safety training per year .

• Be eligible for designation as the project SSHO on ENG Form 6282 .

• Completion of a 40-hour contract safety awareness course covering the required EM 385-1-1 content, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 . Candidates who do not meet the current course requirement must complete it within 60 days of contract award .

How to Apply

Submit your resume showing construction safety experience and dates of employment. Include documentation of OSHA 30-hour Construction training, annual formal safety training, and the 40-hour contract safety awareness course, if completed.

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