Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services • Boston, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Level One Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. This is an on-site role responsible for overseeing jobsite safety, identifying hazards, and supporting compliance with contract safety requirements and EM 385-1-1. The SSHO will serve as the designated project SSHO on ENG Form 6282.

Candidates who do not already meet the 40-hour contract safety awareness course requirement must complete the course within 60 days of contract award. The course must cover the required EM 385-1-1 content and be delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1.

Requirements

• Meet the contract’s Level One SSHO requirements under EM 385-1-1.
• Have at least five years of continuous construction safety experience.
• Have completed OSHA 30-hour Construction training.
• Have at least 24 hours of formal safety training per year.
• Be eligible for designation as the project SSHO on ENG Form 6282.
• Complete a 40-hour contract safety awareness course covering required EM 385-1-1 content, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1; candidates who have not completed it must do so within 60 days of contract award.
• Submit a resume showing construction safety experience and dates of employment.
• Include documentation of OSHA 30-hour Construction training, annual formal safety training, and the 40-hour contract safety awareness course, if completed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and verify corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project leadership and subcontractors to address safety concerns.
• Review activity hazard analyses and support implementation of safe work practices.
• Conduct safety briefings and maintain required safety records.
• Serve as the designated SSHO on ENG Form 6282.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed