Site Safety and Health Officer

Reports to: Project Manager Location: Hines, IL Job Summary The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for the development and/or review of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), activity hazard analyses, amendments to the accident prevention plan, on site safety education, toolbox safety meetings, overall safety compliance of the project, and a proactive innovative attitude towards solving difficult site‑specific safety issues. The SSHO will play a key role in ensuring projects comply with local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines and procedures. You will ensure the safety of all employees, make sure all projects are up to code, and provide advice and recommendations for safety improvements. The individual holding this position is required to report to a project site five days a week. It is expected that the individual lives within proximity of the project location or the surrounding areas. Richard Group offers a housing allowance to cover the cost of living if a candidate must relocate. Our projects range typically from 1 – 3 years in length. Richard Group prides itself on consistently providing project opportunities to its field employees in the hope that they have a long career with our organization. The ideal candidate will have flexibility and interest in being assigned to other project locations throughout the United States after the initial assignment. Responsibilities Create and implement site-specific Accident Prevention Plan for construction per EM 385 1-1. Create and review Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Work Plans based upon the project schedule and definable features of work. Ensure all safety submittals required are created, submitted and approved well in advance of scheduled preparatory meetings. Be available on site whenever work is being performed and perform site inspections and observations through the entirety of the shift. Provide project safety orientations and briefs. Document Weekly Safety Meetings, Weekly Inspections, Deficiencies and Corrective Actions, Man Hours Worked and any Incident. Lead and document Near Miss and Incident Investigations performing Root Cause Analysis. Develop and implement OHS training programs. Oversee disposal of substances according to environmental guidelines. Ensure statutes, regulations, and codes are clearly understood and met. Enforce all safety and environmental policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of construction industry safety experience with federal government construction projects. 30-hour OSHA construction safety class. EM 385 certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire. Experience managing safety on projects $20MM+. An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years with training for competent person status for at least the following 4 areas of competency: Excavation; Scaffolding; Fall protection; Hazardous energy; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents; First aid/CPR. Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and education. Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification. Healthcare or hospital experience. HAZWOPR 40, Lead awareness, blood-borne pathogens, attendant, and rescue, general competent person, trenching and shoring competent person, forklift, man-lift, and fire watch training certified. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) option 15 days of paid time off (PTO) 7 paid holidays Annual Bonus Program starting on the first day of employment Company 401(k) matching contributions Parental leave policy Transportation costs covered for employees working from the Chicago office Gym membership reimbursement program (Chicago home office employees only) Fully paid two-month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10-year anniversary with the company Access to mentorship, skills-based training, and leadership development programs Equal Opportunity Employer Richard Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr