SITE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER- Coastal Region (TX, LA)

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Site Safety Health Officer who can meet the requirements. Please review the following requirements carefully before applying. Only applicants with verifiable experience and qualifications should apply.

Applicants must meet all the listed qualifications to be considered for the position. Those who cannot meet these requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to meet and perform these requirements upon hire.

 The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) reports directly to the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental. The Site Safety Health Officer is expected to lead by example, instill awareness and implement safety procedures to prevent and eliminate injury for all dredge personnel.  The Site Safety Health Officer is required to report onsite of the construction projects and remain on-site per the contractual requirements. These construction projects are marine-based or inland waterway-based. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BEFORE YOU PROCEED 

• Applications that do not provide sufficient dredge experience, detailed work history, job responsibilities, and accurate employment dates will be disqualified.
• We do not provide transportation; this is the employee's responsibility.  
• You will be assigned to dredges based on the company's operational needs. We are unable to make accommodation based on an employee's home location. While we strive to accommodate requests, when possible, we cannot guarantee such accommodations will be made.
• This is not for a live-on dredge.  We provide per-diem, and employees are responsible for their lodging and meals.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The water is your office view.  This is a marine/waterway-based position, and the client requires the Site Safety Health Officer to be on site (dredge based) throughout the duration of the shift.   
• 17 paid weeks off a year. The schedule is two weeks on and 1 one week off, known as the 14/7 schedule.  During your routinely scheduled week off you will receive your predetermined compensation. We are transparent; once we provide an offer of employment, your compensation will be explained in detail in the pre-offer letter.
• Opportunity to travel. If you enjoy traveling and want to avoid the monotony of the day-in and day-out routine, this might be the ideal opportunity.
• Continuing Education. We enjoy supporting our safety mission by sponsoring additional certifications that apply directly to our industry and contractual needs. 
• Communication and Support. We provide an environment where our SSHO’s are supported. We routinely conduct open table discussions /brainstorming opportunities via MS Teams meetings. This engagement and communication is the cornerstone for an overall successful safety program. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING. On the dredge and as the SSHO, you will be responsible for the management of health and safety, work practice surveillance, safety inspections, and safety enforcement on a single project site. You will also conduct and document comprehensive safety audits and safety meetings, investigations, reporting of incidents, first notices, and near misses. You will be required to conduct safety orientations for new hires, issue, and audit PPE, and audit all safety supplies. Coach and communicate with all dredge personnel to gain insight into their work processes and discover if they have noted any site hazards or unsafe behavior and address those behaviors or conditions as needed. Implements, manages, and enforces OSHA standards, industry best practices, Company standards and policies, and site-specific safety programs; issues and documents all safety violations. Coordinates with project management and Safety Director in the development and execution of site-specific plans and procedures including but not limited to Accident Prevention Plans, Site Safety and Environmental Orientations, Emergency and Evacuation Plans, Confined Space Plans, Fall Protection Plans, and Activity Hazard Analyses.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.  The Site Safety Health Officer must meet the requirements outlined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements, EM 385-1-1. Additional requirements may be stipulated for each project and/or contract. OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course 

• Must have at least five (5) years of continuous safety experience, including one of the following.
  1. Dredge safety
  2. Marine Construction
  3. Land-based construction
  4. Managing safety programs or processes
  5. Conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards
• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience is preferred but not required.
• First Aid/CPR, AED, and Bloodborne pathogens are a plus
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal (EM 385-1-1) and OSHA requirements is required
• Ability to proactively identify issues and formulate solutions; overcome obstacles to find solutions to problems; includes the ability to work independently
• Must be able to write procedures, policies, reports, and correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures and policies
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact and form strong working relationships with individuals from all disciplines
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions
• Computer skills—Proficient in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and clear MVR 

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

• Weekly pay, one week in arrears
• The schedule is two weeks on and 1 one week off, known as the 14/7 schedule.   During your routinely scheduled week off you will receive your predetermined compensation.
• Standard work hours are typically 12 hours daily; however, adjustments may be made depending on the operational requirements.
• We are transparent; once we provide an offer of employment, your compensation will be explained in detail in the pre-offer letter.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

This is not a VISA sponsored position, must be authorized to work in the US.

Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.