What are the responsibilities and job description for the USACE Construction Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) position at Optimized Personnel Solutions?
Job Summary: General Contractor actively seeking an experienced Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee safety protocols on projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Safety is critical to the success of our construction projects and this position will be the key person responsible for adherence to our safety standards. The ideal candidate will provide proactive, visible leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and EM 385 1-1 on assigned projects.
- Create and implement a site-specific Accident Prevention (Safety) Plans for construction, site-specific environmental plans, including coordinating any hazardous materials remediation plans, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Work plans.
- Develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training programs for on- site trades and supervisory personnel.
- Implement a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) program that defines and controls the hazards of processes, jobs, and procedures.
- Provide project safety orientations and briefs. Conduct weekly job site “toolbox” safety meetings for on-site trades and supervisory personnel.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, including PPE compliance, the condition of small tools, temporary facilities and power, operated equipment, working platforms (including ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts), perimeter fencing and gates, fire extinguishers, etc. Inspect all operated equipment for proper working order.
- Conduct regular inspections of stormwater and erosion controls by the approved SWPPP.
- Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and library.
- Lead and document near miss and incident investigations performing root cause analysis.
- Lead all on-site accident investigations together with the company Safety Officer and Superintendent. Coordinate the investigative efforts of insurance companies, project owners, and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
- Oversee crane inspections, ensuring both operator and crane equipment certifications. Ensure load testing of the crane before material hoisting.
- Enforce all safety and environmental policies and procedures. Ensure that all personnel have the proper PPE and are instructed in their use.
- Ensure that all perimeter security is in place and properly installed, including fencing and gates, barricades, warning and safety signage, traffic control, temporary lighting, etc.
- Ensure that on-site solvent and fuel storage is compliant with safety and environmental requirements, including storage in certified storage containers.
- Conduct site safety briefings for all on-site trades and supervisory personnel, including new hires.
- Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements, including the identification of a safety officer and contact information for each firm.
- Ensure that field safety programs and policies are in place to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines.
- Works with safety management team to establish short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the Company's Health, Safety, & Environmental programs.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Coast Guard, USACE, and other maritime rules, pertaining to safety, health, and environmental issues to promote compliance in each of these areas.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of previous experience with construction workplace safety and compliance programs.
- USACE (United States Army Corps Engineers) experience preferred.
- Able to provide proof of 8 hours of safety training and or education every year for the last three 5 years. Important note: The OSHA 30 and First Aid do not count toward the 8 hours of training every year for the last 5 years. This training is in addition to the 30-hour construction certification and First Aid.
- Blood Borne Pathogen & First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Scaffolding Safety Training.
- Aerial Work Platform Safety Training.
- OSHA 30 Construction Safety and Health Training.
- OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER.
- ANSI/ASSE Z359: Fall Protection.
- OSHA Confined Space Entry Training for Construction.
- 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Hazard Recognition Course.
- Hazardous Communication Training.
- Level 1 Anti-Terrorism Training.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Procore, RMS.
- Knowledge of the current local and state regulations and guidelines, including changes.
Benefits:
- Truck Allowance
- Fuel Card
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company Laptop & Cell Phone
- PTO
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
- 401(K) matching
- long-term, short-term disability.
