Safety Officer

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: El Paso, TX Area

Employment Type: Permanent

Travel: Approximately 25%

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000+ (flexibility for the right candidate)

About the Opportunity

A growing federal construction services organization is seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support design-build infrastructure projects across the Southwestern United States. This individual will serve as the on-site safety leader, ensuring compliance with federal safety requirements while driving a proactive safety culture on high-profile projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys working on complex federal construction projects, collaborating with project leadership, and making a direct impact on project success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site SSHO and oversee implementation of the government-approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Ensure compliance with Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), EM 385-1-1 requirements, and all contract-specific safety obligations.
• Partner with Project Management and government stakeholders to achieve project safety objectives.
• Conduct safety orientations and ongoing training for project personnel.
• Lead daily safety inspections, audits, and enforcement activities.
• Perform incident, injury, and near-miss investigations and maintain all required documentation.
• Develop and maintain Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking Systems.
• Prepare follow-on APPs and AHAs as project activities evolve.
• Participate in pre-construction, preparatory, and progress meetings.
• Maintain required safety postings, reference materials, and compliance records on site.
• Train and oversee project safety representatives as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.