Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Korte Company•St. Louis, MO

1d•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. ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV. This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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
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

Experience on large ground-up; DOD/USACE; vertical projects of 15M+ preferred
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.
The ability to speak Spanish is a plus

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