Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager

Ameresco•United States - Arizona - Remote, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager (SSHO/QCM) for a two-year project with Veteran Affairs in Yuma, Arizona. The role is responsible for project safety planning, compliance, training, inspections, hazard reviews, incident investigations, corrective actions, safety reporting, and helping maintain a positive safety culture. The position requires frequent travel and professional communication with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and management.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or a similar field.
At least 5 years of construction industry safety experience on similar projects.
Ability to communicate safety effectively within a project team.
An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years.
Training for competent-person status in at least four of the listed areas: excavation; scaffolding; fall protection; hazardous energy; confined space; or health hazard recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, physical, and biological agents.
Construction Health and Safety Technician certification.
EM 385-1-1 40-hour Safety certification.
Current OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
NFPA 70E certification for flash training.
CQC certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
Organized, proactive, and experienced in OSHA compliance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent writing skills and proper grammar.
Ability to travel frequently.
Ability to listen well and communicate professionally with an open and positive approach.

Responsibilities

Prepare Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses for assigned Business Unit projects.
Ensure compliance with safety policies and adopted standards.
Ensure personal protective equipment meets applicable EM 385-1-1 requirements and that employees are trained in its proper use.
Conduct safety audits of assigned project sites to verify safe work practices and protect occupational health.
Provide safety training to personnel assigned to the project.
Conduct project safety inspections and follow-up inspections of open items.
Review subcontractor safety qualifications and attend pre-construction meetings.
Create and evaluate activity hazard reviews.
Ensure regulatory compliance with EM 385-1-1 and Ameresco standards, and conduct accident and incident investigations.
Develop and implement corrective action plans.
Work with project supervision to create solutions to safety problems.
Foster and maintain a positive safety culture among project personnel.
Maintain safety certifications required by contracts.
Conduct quarterly safety meetings for project staff.
Produce reports on safety activities performed.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through professional conduct and communication with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and management.
Lead incident and accident investigations.
Perform other duties as required.