Site Safety and Health Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with strong Infrastructure and Heavy Civil experience, to join our growing construction division. The SSHO will oversee all aspects of project‑specific safety programs on complex construction projects. The person selected for this role will assist project and safety management in the oversight and execution of the project's health and safety program in accordance with regulatory requirements, client obligations, and project goals. This person will integrate our SEE Safety in Action culture into the project to achieve our goal of zero‑incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight and act as one of the project’s competent persons as the Site Safety and Health Officer.
• Ensure safety and health policies and procedures are being adhered to in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, state/local regulations, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project work plans and AHAs to successfully mitigate or eliminate hazards.
• Verify and ensure all project personnel, including subcontractors and visitors, are completing work in accordance with the project’s APP and applicable regulations.
• Review AHAs and work plans with project management to ensure thorough hazard identification and controls are in place.
• Provide and maintain records of project safety orientations and required trainings/certifications.
• Conduct safety inspections and document findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure emergency action plans are in place and working effectively.
• Provide mentoring, direction, and subject‑matter expertise to project personnel.
• Communicate effectively with representatives of regulatory agencies/customers to resolve compliance issues and provide requested information.
• Report and investigate all accidents/near misses and ensure accurate and thorough documentation in accordance with company and project requirements.
• Attend all pre‑construction conferences, tail‑gate meetings, and pre‑work meetings, including preparatory meetings and periodic in‑progress meetings.
• Maintain open communication with safety management and project supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience and success as an SSHO, or equivalent role, in the heavy civil construction industry.
• 1 year of experience may be substituted with a nationally recognized Occupational Safety and Health certificate, e.g., CHST, STS, etc.
• Documented 8‑hrs of annual training for the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a project’s safety and health program.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 safety and health regulations.
• Record keeping and injury management skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to solve problems and implement solutions in complex work environments.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Communicate and interact with management, supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment in a professional and effective manner.
• Willingness to be location‑based for the duration of the project.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 Paid Holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for Stock Ownership and Wellness Reimbursement.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.