Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

TechFlow, Inc.•Patuxent River, MD

7d•$80,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow, Inc., is seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support a safe, compliant, and health-conscious work environment while serving government and military customers. The SSHO ensures compliance with government contract safety regulations and industry standards, mitigates risks, inspects workplaces to identify or eliminate hazards, recommends protective measures, and educates employees through safety training. The role also investigates accidents to identify causes and prevent recurrence. The SSHO works with the Project Manager, Director of Human Resources, and U.S. government and military representatives. The position supports work at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. It oversees workplace safety and health programs, environmental compliance, hazardous-material operations, inspections, training, claims, and required documentation. The role may require work outside normal business hours when necessary and involves work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of safety enforcement experience and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential, or at least 5 years of safety enforcement experience of similar size, scope, and complexity.
EM385 training.
OSHA 30 training and 24 hours of continuing education.
Knowledge of Maryland workers’ compensation law and claims management.
Knowledge of Maryland safety rules and laws.
Understanding and enforcement of relevant multi-state and federal safety regulations, including OSHA requirements and company policies and procedures.
Ability to deliver employee training presentations professionally, clearly, and concisely.
Working knowledge of personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate, with initiative, independent thinking, adaptability, and flexibility.
Ability to establish priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Practice workplace safety, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours when necessary.
Valid driver’s license.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
Subject to government approval.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of multi-state safety rules and laws.

Responsibilities

Review safety rules, regulations, and orders and establish consistent interpretation and compliance procedures for requirements issued by OSHA, EPA, USACE, AFOSH, safety and health manuals, and federal, state, and local agencies.
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled formal and informal audits and inspections.
Ensure employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training.
Establish and maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve workplace safety and health.
Ensure departments maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution, and participate in environmental programs.
Oversee, develop, prepare, and enforce safety and health programs, standards, goals, and accident and incident reporting procedures.
Maintain documentation and records in compliance with federal standards.
Assist project locations in developing and maintaining safe and healthy work environments.
File and manage worker injury claims.
Investigate major safety and health concerns and issues.
Serve as the unit or department point of contact for environmental matters and compliance with Base Order (BO) 5090.9.
Develop and maintain environmental SOPs in accordance with BO 5090.9 to implement the environmental management program.
Maintain a list of locations of environmental-related sites.
Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of environmental-related sites and records, and document required follow-up actions.
Oversee and participate in implementation of command hazardous-material (HM) requirements.
Ensure HM operations comply with BO 5090.9.
Promote reduction of the volume and toxicity of hazardous materials produced.
Provide leadership and set a personal example regarding safety.