Site Safety and Health Officer

APTIM•St. George, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Site Health & Safety Officer (SHSO) to support residential earthmoving and environmental remediation projects in Jackson, California and surrounding communities. The SHSO will serve as the on-site safety lead, responsible for implementing, enforcing, and continuously improving all health and safety programs associated with residential hazardous material excavation and site restoration activities. This role requires strong field presence, with the majority of time spent actively monitoring work areas, coaching crews, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and environmental safety regulations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience, including: Residential or civil earthmoving projects, Environmental or hazardous material work
Minimum 1--3 years experience on hazardous waste or remediation sites.
Strong knowledge of: OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations, Excavation and trenching safety, Heavy equipment operations, Hazardous material handling and disposal
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (required)
40-Hour HAZWOPER with current 8-hour refresher (required)
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Experience with: Air monitoring equipment and interpretation, Respiratory protection programs
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with residential environmental remediation programs
Experience working under EPA, DTSC, or similar regulatory oversight
CHST, CSP, or other safety certifications
Experience supporting community-facing or residential projects
Knowledge of California-specific environmental and safety regulations

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site safety representative for all project activities.
Implement and enforce the Site Health and Safety Plan (HASP), Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and project-specific safety requirements.
Maintain a high-visibility field presence (80--90%) to monitor work activities and correct unsafe behaviors.
Ensure proper use of PPE including respiratory protection, Level C (and occasional Level B) requirements.
Assist field supervisors in development and review of AHAs and JSAs for excavation, hauling, and restoration activities.
Participate in and monitor daily pre-task safety briefings.
Conduct routine site walk-downs, inspections, and hazard assessments.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with: Excavation and trenching, Heavy equipment operations, Truck hauling and site access, Residential interface and public safety.
Ensure safe execution of contaminated soil excavation and handling operations.
Oversee compliance with hazardous material transportation and disposal requirements.
Monitor and support: Air monitoring and dust control, Soil handling and stockpile management, Decontamination procedures.
Coordinate with environmental teams and regulators as needed.
Conduct or oversee: Air monitoring (particulate, VOCs as applicable), Noise monitoring, Confined space monitoring (if required).
Interpret monitoring results and implement corrective actions.
Maintain calibration and proper use of monitoring equipment.
Conduct site safety orientations for all new personnel.
Lead daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings.
Promote a strong safety culture and behavioral-based safety practices.
Communicate lessons learned and safety alerts across crews.
Lead and document incident investigations, near misses, and safety observations.
Maintain accurate records including: OSHA logs, Safety reports, Training documentation.
Coordinate injury management and medical response when required.
Support continuous improvement through good catch and near-miss reporting programs.
Support and implement site emergency response procedures.
Ensure readiness for: Medical emergencies, Hazardous material exposure, Evacuation scenarios.
Coordinate with local emergency services when needed.