SSHO

Job Description

Our client is looking for an SSHO to join a Federal Services Division supporting Design-Build infrastructure projects across the Southwestern United States. This position will be responsible for preparing and enforcing the Safety Program as a Prime Contractor for the CBP. The ideal candidate has a high level of attention to detail and a genuine care for the safety of personnel and the successful execution of the construction project.

Day to day:

• Serve as the on-site SSHO ensuring proper implementation of the government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA’s), and all other contractual safety requirements. On-site presence is required at all times when work is being performed.
• Report to and work closely with the Project Manager and the government to ensure the accomplishment of all safety objectives with additional functional responsibilities to the Director of HSE.
• Attend periodic project meetings including pre-work and preparatory meetings.
• Conduct documented safety orientation training and ongoing job and evolution-specific safety training for all required job site personnel.
• Ensure the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 and EM 385-1-1 are met for federal jobs.
• Conduct all safety & mishap investigations. Produce and maintain accident reports and all other required records for safety violations, near misses, and work-related injuries.
• Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System, listing & monitoring outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
• Maintain and foster a proactive safety posture, conducting documented daily health & safety inspections, enforcement activities, and best practices evaluations.
• Develop follow-on Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis as required.
• Acquire and maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site, including any required postings.
• Establish, train, and direct efficient staffing of competent project safety representatives as required.
• Perform additional assignments per the Project Manager’s discretion.

Skills and Requirements

Must Haves:

• 10+ years of experience preparing & enforcing safety programs on federal design build projects each with a total construction cost of at least $5 million.
• Current OSHA-30 hr. & EM 385-1-1 40 hr. required.
• Federal Construction project experience (USACE, NAVFAC, DOS, CBP) is required.
• Ability to successfully pass background/security checks, valid State Driver’s License
• Proficiency in MS Office products.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].