Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Doyon Limited, Doyon Drilling•Fayetteville, NC

1d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Doyon Management Services (DMS) provides federal design-build and general construction services for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) projects at government facilities and military installations nationwide. Services include demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil construction. Candidates willing to travel or relocate are encouraged to apply and identify preferred locations. The construction Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) develops and reviews the Accident Prevention Plan, conducts activity hazard analyses, updates safety plans, provides on-site safety education, organizes toolbox safety meetings, and ensures overall safety compliance. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full-time, on-site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement. The role calls for a proactive, innovative approach to addressing site-specific safety challenges. The position is performed primarily in indoor and outdoor settings and involves working with people in varied roles. It includes occasional to frequent travel and physical tasks such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions. The listed salary range is $100,000–$140,000 per year, with exact compensation depending on skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location. Eligible employees may enroll in medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, employee assistance, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The position also offers paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid bereavement and jury-duty leave.

Requirements

At least 10 years of construction experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a federal construction SSHO.
Recent experience working on federal construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
Completion of a 30-hour OSHA construction safety class.
In-depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
Ability to perform safety inspections, prepare reports, conduct hazard analyses, and lead safety meetings.
Effective communication and coordination skills with site leadership, quality control, government quality assurance representatives, OSHA, environmental personnel, fire marshals, crane safety personnel, subcontractors, and tradespeople.
Ability to maintain safety records and manage required reporting.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet.
Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including lifting and moving objects using up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to travel occasionally to frequently.

Nice To Haves

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
Certifications or training in Fall Protection, HAZWOPER 40, Lead Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Management (Attendant and Rescue), General Competent Person, Trenching and Shoring Competent Person, Control of Hazardous Energies, Forklift, Man-Lift, and Fire Watch.
An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past four years.
Competent Person training in Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Health Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily site inspections and prepare daily safety reports to ensure compliance.
Develop and review the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and crane and rigging plans.
Provide on-site safety education for subcontractors and conduct first-day safety orientations for new employees.
Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety matters related to new definable features of work.
Oversee site-specific safety activities, including permit-required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Prioritize daily tasks to support safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule.
Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports as required.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
Maintain the OSHA 300 log and required safety records and reports.
Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site.
Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved.
Maintain an up-to-date on-site list of hazardous chemicals and their SDS/MSDS.
Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist.
Perform daily equipment inspections and analyze hazards before activities.
Conduct weekly safety meetings and present safety evaluations at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings.
Coordinate safety matters with production and quality control functions and communicate with project personnel, government representatives, regulators, and other relevant parties.
Perform other duties as assigned.