Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job Description

Job Description

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)Job descriptionThe Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for ensuring all around safety compliance of the project site as well as the health and safety of all personnel. Responsible for the development of all safety plans and activity hazard analyses. Provide onsite safety education and training and conduct all safety meetings. Provide a proactive innovative attitude towards solving difficult site-specific safety issues that complies with all federal, state, and local safety regulations. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager & Site Superintendent/QC Manager. The SSHO shall provide full-time on-site safety and occupational health surveillance, inspections, training, and safety enforcement. The SSHO is required to be 100% on site during scheduled working hours. Responsibilities:Ensuring that all on-site activities comply with all applicable regulations, requirements, and standards (e.g., OSHA, EM 385-1-1, company policy, and insurance requirements).Conducting regular site inspections, recording violations, and remediating non-compliance. Coordination of safety issues with the Site Superintendent/Quality Control Manager. Ensure project site cleanliness and infection control. Provide management and oversight of site-specific safety activities. Examples – Changing of cutter heads, lockout/tag out activities, etc.Coordinating emergency responses and interfacing with medical personnel.Investigating incidents involving personal injury, property damage, safety violations, or unsafe working conditions. Completing all reports, documentation, and paperwork related to the above.Must be present on-site anytime work is being done.Prior to definable feature of work (DFOW) create an activity hazard analysis (AHA) and conduct a site wide safety meeting relating to that activity. Creating site-specific documents including AHAs and an Accident Prevention Program (APP) for each DFOW. Provide continuous monitoring to ensure all personnel onsite adhere to these requirements.Developing new safety policies and modifying the site safety and health plan as needed.Documenting daily site inspections, daily safety checklists, daily sign-in sheets, weekly safety deficiency tracking logs, first aid logs, and equipment inspections including fire extinguisher, etc.Maintain applicable safety reference materials on the job site. Maintain current SDS (MSDS) list of hazardous chemicals on site.Maintain project team's certifications, ensuring they are up to date and request additional training required for project team including subcontractors and sub tier personnel.Ensure all required job site posters/signages are in place. Ensure OSHA 300 & 300A are posted from February 1 to April 30th every year.Requesting required permits for work such as infection control permits (ICRA), above ceiling permits, interim life safety measures (ILSM), and hot work permits.Coordinate shutdowns. Prepare paperwork as needed for the shutdown. Coordinate with subcontractors and project owners. Conduct safety briefing prior to all shut down work and document.Organizing safety training for all personnel (e.g., new employee orientation, laborer orientation, subcontractor orientation, refresher training, and equipment training).Continuously updates certifications and safety training to ensure compliance and expertise.Performs other related duties as assigned.Skills:Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of OSHA 30, 29 CFR 1926.16 and Other appropriate federal, state, local laws, and regulations.Ability to exercise independent judgment.Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, managerial, and strong communicative (written and oral) skills.Excellent supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.Strong attention to detail.Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, Outlook)Job Type: Full- timeBenefits:401(k) – Profit SharingHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceGroup Life and AD&D Benefit PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Holidays (11 per year)Schedule:Monday to Friday; weekends and nights as needed40+ hours per week.Education and Certifications:Safety and Health Degree from an accredited university or college (Preferred)Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) certification. (Required)OSHA 30 in Construction (Required)EM385-1-1 (Required) First Aid/CPR (Required)Competent Person for Construction (Required)Experience:5+ years of Construction experience.VA/Federal Experience (Preferred)Please provide your past project list (Required)Physical Requirements:Ability to stand or walk for long period of time during jobsite inspections. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Ability to lift 50 pounds at times.Assist with housekeeping at the project site as needed.Ability to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.Work Location: Multiple LocationsBackground and Drug Screening DisclaimerTalion Construction LLC (the "Company") will obtain one or more consumer reports about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These purposes may include hiring, promotion, retention or reassignment. These reports may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. These reports may contain information regarding your criminal information or history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, social media, or other background checks.The consumer reporting agency preparing the report(s) is: Simplified Screening, part of Command Investigations LLC, Phone: View phone number on us.fitly.work, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 3070, Lake Mary, FL 32746, -screening.com - -screening.com.