SAFETY INSPECTOR

Summit Point Raceway Associates Inc•Blackstone, VA

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Inspector / Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Level I is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of safety programs that promote a safe and compliant work environment. This position helps ensure facilities operations, maintenance activities, construction-related work, and support services are performed in accordance with contract requirements, OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 standards, and other applicable safety requirements. The SSHO serves as a safety resource for personnel, conducts inspections and audits, investigates incidents, and supports continuous improvement efforts that protect employees, customers, and facility operations.

Requirements

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience supporting safety programs within industrial, facilities operations, maintenance, construction, manufacturing, utility, or related environments.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience serving as a Safety Inspector, Site Safety and Health Officer, Safety Coordinator, Safety Manager, or similar role.
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, reporting requirements, and workplace safety programs.
Current HAZWOPER 40 certification.
Current EM 385-1-1 certification or documented experience supporting EM 385-1-1 compliant projects.
Current OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour certifications.
Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, hazard assessments, and compliance audits.
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain effective safety programs and procedures.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar professional certification.
Experience supporting federal government facilities contracts.
Experience supporting large campuses, industrial facilities, military installations, training facilities, or mission-critical environments.
Experience developing and managing comprehensive safety management systems.
Experience supporting environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, or emergency preparedness programs.

Responsibilities

Implement and support site safety and health programs in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and assessments of facilities, work sites, equipment, and operations.
Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 requirements, and organizational safety policies.
Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and work practices and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events and document findings.
Track and support OSHA reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Review work activities, job hazard analyses, activity hazard analyses, and safety plans for compliance with applicable standards.
Provide safety guidance and support to supervisors, managers, and employees.
Assist with safety training, awareness programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
Participate in inspections, audits, customer reviews, and regulatory assessments.
Prepare reports, trend analyses, corrective action plans, and safety performance metrics.
Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance workplace safety and reduce risk.