Site Health & Safety Officer (SHSO)

APTIM•Jackson, CA

14h•$80,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

APTIM is seeking an experienced Site Health & Safety Officer (SHSO) to support residential earthmoving and environmental remediation projects in Jackson, California, and surrounding communities. The SHSO serves as the on-site safety lead, implementing, enforcing, and continually improving health and safety programs for residential hazardous-material excavation and site restoration. The role is primarily field-based, with 80–90% of time spent monitoring work areas, coaching crews, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and environmental safety requirements. Projects include residential yard excavations, contaminated-soil removal, transportation, disposal, and restoration. The SHSO implements site safety plans, supports work planning and hazard analysis, oversees hazardous-material work, conducts or oversees industrial hygiene monitoring, and provides training and safety communications. The role also includes incident investigation and reporting, injury and medical-response coordination, and support for emergency preparedness and response. The position involves active residential neighborhoods and requires professionalism, public awareness, and clear communication while maintaining safety compliance. APTIM describes itself as a professional solutions firm focused on environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. It offers employees work intended to make a difference, respect and flexibility, a voice in improving the company, and investment in personal and professional development. The stated good-faith pay range is $80,000–$134,000 per year. Compensation depends on factors including experience, education, skills, location, client requirements, market competitiveness, and internal equity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction safety experience, including residential or civil earthmoving projects and environmental or hazardous-material work.
At least 1–3 years of experience on hazardous-waste or remediation sites.
Strong knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations, excavation and trenching safety, heavy-equipment operations, and hazardous-material handling and disposal.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with a current 8-hour refresher.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Experience with air-monitoring equipment and interpretation.
Experience with respiratory protection programs.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work 80–90% in the field in active construction environments.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 100% of a shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in excavations and on uneven terrain, wear respiratory protection and PPE, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with residential environmental remediation programs.
Experience working under EPA, DTSC, or similar regulatory oversight.
CHST, CSP, or other safety certifications.
Experience supporting community-facing or residential projects.
Knowledge of California-specific environmental and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site safety representative for project activities.
Implement and enforce the Site Health and Safety Plan (HASP), Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and project-specific safety requirements.
Maintain a high-visibility field presence, monitoring work and correcting unsafe behaviors.
Ensure proper use of PPE, including respiratory protection and Level C and occasional Level B requirements.
Assist field supervisors in developing and reviewing AHAs and JSAs for excavation, hauling, and restoration activities.
Participate in and monitor daily pre-task safety briefings.
Conduct routine site walk-downs, inspections, and hazard assessments.
Identify and mitigate risks related to excavation and trenching, heavy equipment, truck hauling and site access, residential interfaces, and public safety.
Ensure safe execution of contaminated-soil excavation and handling.
Oversee compliance with hazardous-material transportation and disposal requirements.
Monitor and support air monitoring and dust control, soil handling and stockpile management, and decontamination procedures.
Coordinate with environmental teams and regulators as needed.
Conduct or oversee air, noise, and, if required, confined-space monitoring.
Interpret monitoring results and implement corrective actions.
Maintain calibration and proper use of monitoring equipment.
Conduct site safety orientations for new personnel.
Lead daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings.
Promote safety culture and behavioral-based safety practices, and communicate lessons learned and safety alerts across crews.
Lead and document incident investigations, near misses, and safety observations.
Maintain OSHA logs, safety reports, and training documentation.
Coordinate injury management and medical response when required.
Support continuous improvement through good-catch and near-miss reporting programs.
Support and implement site emergency response procedures and ensure readiness for medical emergencies, hazardous-material exposure, and evacuation scenarios.
Coordinate with local emergency services when needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance options through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
Vision insurance options through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
Dental insurance options through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
Company-paid and optional life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, subject to company policy and applicable law.
401(k) plans; eligibility for a specific plan depends on business unit.
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.
Investment in personal and professional development.