Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Korte•Jacksonville, FL

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Korte Company is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) willing to travel up to 100% for commercial/government construction projects to maintain safety for every aspect of the project. 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.

Requirements

30 hour OSHA certification training within last 5 years
Proof of 8 hours or more of formal safety training each year for the last 5 years - must be able to provide dates and hours
First Aid and CPR certified
24 hour Competent Person for Fall Protection training that complies with EM 385-1-1 section 21 (Current within 2 years)
Certificate of training on the following:
Excavations
Scaffolding
Fall protection
Hazardous energy
Confined space
Health Hazard recognition
Personal Protective Equipment
Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills
Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, and iPad use
Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments
Remarkable enthusiasm
Sincere obligation to client satisfaction
Corp of Engineers EM 385-1-1 experience
5 years of experience on similar construction projects - must be able to provide dates and descriptions of previous projects including dollar amounts
Experience on large ground-up; DOD/USACE; vertical projects of 15M+
Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Willing to work 6 days a week if job requires it
Comfortably work at heights, including on roofs, scaffolding, ladders, and elevated surfaces

Nice To Haves

The ability to speak Spanish is a plus
BCSP certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports
Maintain safety reference materials on the jobsite
Attend all preparatory and periodic in-progress meetings
Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements and inspections
Conduct new employee safety orientation
Lead on-site safety meetings and toolbox talks
Perform project hazard analysis and maintain hazard communication programs
Verify safety training of all workers
Traveling/relocation will be required

Benefits

competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance
medical
dental
vision
FSA/HRA
life
disability
401(k)
parental leave
phone allowance
vacation
sick time
company paid holidays