Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Level 1

Enterprise Engineering Inc•Falmouth, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As Needed Position The Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) supports field operations for Department of Defense (DoD) fuels projects, ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and promoting a strong safety culture on-site. This position involves frequent travel to both domestic and international project sites and focuses primarily on fuel tank and piping inspections, with occasional oversight of minor fuel system construction. Project assignments vary from a few days to months-long, often at international locations. The SSHO will be responsible for monitoring on-site work, enforcing health and safety plans, conducting daily briefings, and ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1 (latest edition), OSHA, and project-specific requirements. This role is integral to maintaining the safety and success of highly regulated federal fuel infrastructure programs. This position may be filled with either a W-2 employee or 1099 independent contractor.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain military base access through background checks.
Minimum of 5 years of cumulative safety experience within the last 10 years of managing or implementing safety programs on DoD fuels or construction projects.
Understanding of EM 385-1-1 and DoD project safety expectations.
Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally for extended durations (up to 90%).

Nice To Haves

Experience on DoD fuel system projects (tanks, piping, etc.), particularly those with confined spaces, fall protection, and excavations.
HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Excavation Competent Person training.
Familiarity with UFC 3-460-01, UFC 3-460-03, and NFPA 30/37/70 regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated SSHO on active DoD fuels projects, supporting tank inspections, piping system evaluations, and minor construction.
Enforce site safety requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1 (latest edition), OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910, and UFC safety standards.
Ensure that field operations are performed in accordance with EEI’s safety program and safety manual, and any other applicable EEI requirements.
Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analysis (JHA)/activity hazard analysis (AHA) reviews, and regular site inspections.
Maintain site-specific safety documentation including the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and training logs.
Observe prime and subcontractor work for safety compliance and document all observations and corrective actions.
Report near-misses, incidents, and safety metrics to the corporate safety team and project leadership.
Collaborate with QC, superintendents, and field teams to ensure integrated and proactive safety practices.
Ensure visitors are escorted, properly protected, are wearing or provided the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and receive a safety brief on the hazards to be expected onsite and the SOH controls required.
Provide support during project mobilization and demobilization, ensuring all safety equipment and plans are in place and properly executed.
If allowed under the contract, assist with inspection activities to support overall project delivery.