What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety Health Officer position at HHI Corporation?
Job Title: Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)
Region: Western USA
Reporting To: Quality Control Manager, Project Manager’s (PM), and Corporate Safety
Responsible For: Overseeing the safety of employees and equipment on various
construction sites. Also responsible for ensuring program management
and required administrative reports are completed per Federal, State,
and HHI Corporation.
Job Purpose: To ensure safety on site and compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and
company safety policies.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct site walks and inspections to identify and rectify hazards or safety violations.
2. Create and enforce safety plans outlining the scope and mandated requirements while
operating on the site.
3. Be the safety representative on site for the Owner working with the PM and Superintendent to
ensure a safe working environment.
4. Relay on site conditions and concerns to the corporate safety office.
5. Teach or facilitate training in various areas that are required for each project.
6. Conduct mishap investigations and reporting procedures to HHI and government entities.
7. Prepare and report any plans or documentation required for each site.
8. Be able to research, interpret, and implement various regulations and requirements.
9. Can identify hazards and find innovative solutions while not negatively impacting operations.
10. Lead onsite job trainings as needed and hold daily Activity Hazard Analysis meetings.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Must be able to work with government and non-government personnel in a professional and clear
manner. Be able to work with different trades and construction focuses to ensure a safe environment
without limiting the trades ability to complete work. Must be able to properly communicate over the
phone and in writing to upper management to include Subcontractors, Suppliers, Onsite Staff, Owners,
PM’s, Superintendents, and Corporate Safety Officer.
Qualifications
Region: Western USA
Reporting To: Quality Control Manager, Project Manager’s (PM), and Corporate Safety
Responsible For: Overseeing the safety of employees and equipment on various
construction sites. Also responsible for ensuring program management
and required administrative reports are completed per Federal, State,
and HHI Corporation.
Job Purpose: To ensure safety on site and compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and
company safety policies.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct site walks and inspections to identify and rectify hazards or safety violations.
2. Create and enforce safety plans outlining the scope and mandated requirements while
operating on the site.
3. Be the safety representative on site for the Owner working with the PM and Superintendent to
ensure a safe working environment.
4. Relay on site conditions and concerns to the corporate safety office.
5. Teach or facilitate training in various areas that are required for each project.
6. Conduct mishap investigations and reporting procedures to HHI and government entities.
7. Prepare and report any plans or documentation required for each site.
8. Be able to research, interpret, and implement various regulations and requirements.
9. Can identify hazards and find innovative solutions while not negatively impacting operations.
10. Lead onsite job trainings as needed and hold daily Activity Hazard Analysis meetings.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Must be able to work with government and non-government personnel in a professional and clear
manner. Be able to work with different trades and construction focuses to ensure a safe environment
without limiting the trades ability to complete work. Must be able to properly communicate over the
phone and in writing to upper management to include Subcontractors, Suppliers, Onsite Staff, Owners,
PM’s, Superintendents, and Corporate Safety Officer.
Qualifications
- OSHA 30 (or be able to complete within 1 month of hiring)
- Knowledge in the following areas: Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Scaffolding, and
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office and online databases
- Must pass government security clearance standards
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen test if hired
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to become fully vaccinated within first 3
- Good driving record, valid license - insurable through the company
- Be able to stand for several hours at a time
- Not afraid of heights
- Be able to work both indoors and outdoors
- Can clearly communicate in person, written, and electronically
- Minimum 2 years of safety experience
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Understanding of RMS or experience working with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- USACE 40-hour course
- Various safety competent persons certifications (Fall Protection, Excavation, etc.)
- Experience working on a construction site