Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

This is a full-time position on a Construction jobsite and in an office environment. The Construction Level One SSHO is responsible for planning, managing, and administering the safety of the construction project according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The qualified candidate must be detail-oriented, knowledgeable of safety laws, codes, and regulations, and be able to, among other duties assigned from time to time:

• Implement and administer project Accident Prevention Plan, and applicable safety standards as warrant from EM 385 1-1, OSHA 1926 Standards, and Company Safety and Health Program whichever is more stringent shall apply.
• Assist in control of hazardous working conditions and activities through interface with project management team and subcontractors.
• Conduct training of new workers to the project including subcontractors.
• Conduct briefings for visitors to the project site on activities and associated hazards. Ensure PPE are available for visitor use.
• Communicate and collaborate daily with project management team, subcontractors and owners reps.
• Conduct daily safety inspection with the emphasis on continuous improvement and best practices. Maintain project safety and occupational health deficiency tracking system.
• Investigate all injury and property damage incident and accidents occurring on the project. Identify causes(s) and lessons learned.
• Develop and Implement Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for work activities as identified in the specifications.
• Conduct weekly site wide safety meetings to cover safety topics pertaining to the project or specific work activity.
• Participate and assist in emergency planning and evaluation.
• Ensure safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) is in good working condition.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for products on the jobsite.
• Ensure jobsite safety posting are updated.
• Maintains professional certifications and current knowledge of all safety and health laws, standards, and regulations.
• Maintain safety and health related records and documents for project.
• Communicate effectively, verbally or in writing, with management and staff, as well as third parties, such as owners, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interpersonal skills with a variety of individuals and groups, clients, subcontractors, individual employees, jobsite teams, and company executives. The qualified candidate will also have strong relationship building skills, effective communication, and the ability to organize and evaluate information and proactively find solutions and lead others.

Minimum Requirements:

• 24 hours of safety training within the last 3 years to include but not limited to the following: OSHA30, Current First Aid, Preferred: 24 hour Fall Protection CP, Scaffolding CP, Confined Space CP, and Trenching/Excavating CP.
• 10 years of Construction Safety Experience
• Registered Professional Safety Engineer, Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Willing and able to work in Cavalier, ND.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test

The salary range for this position is between $125,000 to $150,000 annum, based on experience and qualifications.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or fell, reach with hands and arms, and use a computer. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits/Culture

The culture of Garco is second to none, and our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. To have the best employees in the industry, we offer some of the best benefits. Below are some of the benefits we offer when you join the team at Garco:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Training
• 401K
• Lodging accommodations (position specific)
• Meal per diem (position specific)

Garco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please email hr@garco.com. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: (509) 535-4688
Email: hr@garco.com

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