Site Safety and Health Officer
About The Position
Tessera is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to lead, execute, and support all aspects of the company’s Safety Program and contractual safety requirements. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a safety program that complies with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, DOD, Army, Federal, state, and local safety and health regulations. The SSHO collaborates directly with the Site Manager, leadership team, Quality Manager, and Quality Control and Safety Technicians to ensure safety is fully integrated into the site’s Quality Control/Reliability/Safety (QCRS) framework. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, proactive engagement, and a commitment to cultivating a positive, employee-focused safety culture. Productivity, workplace safety, customer satisfaction, and the team’s success are dependent on the leadership team position’s efforts. The success of this position will draw from Tessera’s leadership competencies: Mission and Values: Safety Leadership; Operations Excellence; Customer Service; and Servant Leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in occupational or industrial safety, Industrial Psychology, Construction Safety or equipment field preferred.
- 5 years minimum in Continuous occupational safety experience in a dynamic construction, trades or manufacturing environment.
- Previous supervisory/management of general construction or general industry safety programs (managing safety processes, conducting hazard analyses, and developing and implementing risk controls) required.
- OSHA 30 General Industry or Construction Industry course (may be web-based if the student is able to directly ask questions of the instructor by chat/phone.
- A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
- A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
- Per our government contract, 2.7.2.6, “No employee or representative of the Contractor will be admitted to the site of work unless satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship is furnished.”
Nice To Haves
- Third-party (e.g. AIHA, BCSP) certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist are preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Ensure site operations comply with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and customer safety requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for all site activities.
- Lead safety inspections, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and notice-only events; prepare reports and conduct root-cause analyses using 5 Whys or HFACS.
- Coordinate and deliver required safety training in accordance with regulations and the APP.
- Maintain accurate safety data and ensure timely reporting in Workday and to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
- Support and train Safety Representatives and promote daily safety awareness.
- Partner with site leadership to foster a strong, employee-focused safety culture.
- Participate in safety meetings, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
