Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
CMS Construction is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our team! Please only apply for this position if you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an SSHO on federal projects over $4M.
Job Description: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
As a site safety and health officer (SSHO), you will oversee and review all safety and health policies put in place by the contractor. Your responsibilities as an SSHO include all aspects of project safety, requiring an understanding of occupational workplace standards at all levels of government. As part of your duties, you will review the contractor’s safety plan to ensure it complies with safety standards. Working with management on-site, you are responsible for organizing safety meetings and meeting with workers who have safety concerns. You will work outside contractors coming into the site to inform them of safety procedures on site. Position has the potential to oversee one or more jobs/areas at a time and may require travel. Project is located on active US military base, so applicants will be required to pass a government background check. The SSHO position may also require some minor labor duties “working” such as site cleanup, protect in place, touch up/ punch list items or picking up materials for workers.
SSHO Responsibilities:
- Issue safety reprimands and corrective action recommendations when safety concerns are present.
- Spearhead and document construction site risk assessments, safety audits, and safety meetings.
- Conduct incident and injury evaluations and investigate job-site safety reports.
- Assure personal protective equipment is used correctly and readily available.
- Verify compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety regulations and safety standards on site.
- Lead construction health and safety training programs, including new hire safety orientation.
- Create and execute workplace safety programs, emergency response plans, construction safety policies, and job-site hazard analyses.
- Work with construction managers and project managers to ensure all potential risk management and safety issues are addressed.
- The SSHO is responsible for managing, implementing, and enforcing the project Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO shall provide full-time on-site safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, training, and safety enforcement.
- Assist in Preparation of Accident Prevention Plan’s (APP) and ensure that it is followed by all employees, subcontractors, and vendors at each service site (The APP shall incorporate Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Situation Specific Safety Plans that are relevant to the site-specific hazards and controls for each activity and type of work that may be encountered on the contract)
- Coordination of safety issues with the Quality Control Manager and site Superintendent on new definable features of work.
- Maintain current SDS (MSDS) list of hazardous chemicals on-site.
- Ability to coordinate, document, and enforce safety and health on various construction sites.
- Oversee and manage the onsite execution of all field activities regarding Health and Safety procedures while exercising his/her authority to temporarily suspend workers from the job site for serious Health & Safety violations.
Qualifications:
- An undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is preferred.
- 5 plus years construction experience, a minimum of 3-5 years in a SSHO role.
- Experience in a large-scale construction management or construction trade with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Federal government construction experience (Air Force, Corps of Engineers, and NAVFAC) a plus.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; use reason when dealing with emotional topics.
- Write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Manage difficult customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens, and gets clarification, and responds well to questions.
- Proficient computer experience including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft project scheduling, RMS 3.0 (USACE contracts) required.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others.
- Must pass pre-employment drug test/physical/background check.
- Maintain clean record to ensure GOV. badging/background checks.
Required Certifications:
- CPR & First Aid
- Fall Protection
- Aerial & Scissor Lift
- Classes 1,4,5 – Forklift
- Medical Respirator
- Bloodborne Pathogen
- EM 385
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Harassment Prevention
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Work Locations:
- Out of town travel may be required on projects located at but not limited to Naval Base Ventura County, Military Ocean Terminal Concord. Travel expenses covered by CMS include housing, flights, and fuel.
- Locations may include but are not limited to: Southern California, Northern California.
4/10 or 5/8 Schedule dependent on job location. $110K-160K salary depending on qualifications and experience.
Disclaimer: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road