Site Safety and Health Officer

Voith Group•York, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) provides site-level supervision and enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements for construction and commissioning activities. The role ensures site operations comply with OSHA regulations, client requirements, environmental standards, and Voith Hydro’s HSE Management System. The SSHO is the primary on-site HSE resource, providing real-time oversight, guidance, and support while engaging the workforce to promote a strong safety culture. The position supports construction, commissioning, and outage activities on energy infrastructure projects and works closely with project managers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors. It also supports risk assessment, emergency response, environmental protection, and behavior-based safety programs. The role reports site performance, risks, and required actions to the HSE Manager – Construction & Commissioning.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 3–7 years of HSE experience in construction, the energy sector, industrial environments, or commissioning environments.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and site-specific HSE planning, including SSMPs and JSAs.
Working understanding of environmental compliance at construction sites, including waste, spill control, and protection measures.
Strong field presence and ability to engage with frontline workforce.
Effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to enforce compliance and influence safe behaviors.
Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
Proactive, hands-on problem-solving approach.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
OSHA 500, CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician), or equivalent certification.
Experience serving in a site-based HSE role (SSHO or equivalent).
Familiarity with high-risk field operations, including rigging, electrical work, confined spaces, and LOTO.

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-site safety oversight and enforce compliance with OSHA construction standards, client-specific HSE requirements, and Voith HSE policies and procedures.
Monitor site activities and enforce safe work practices.
Support development and implementation of Site Safety Management Plans, Job Safety Analyses, environmental protection plans, and emergency response plans.
Ensure HSE planning supports mobilization and setup, active construction and installation, commissioning and testing, and demobilization.
Conduct hazard assessments, field inspections, and safety observations.
Provide direct oversight of high-risk activities, including lifting and rigging, electrical work and commissioning, confined space entry, and Lockout/Tagout.
Take immediate action to correct unsafe behaviors or conditions.
Ensure site-level environmental compliance, including spill prevention and response, waste handling, storage and disposal, and protection of surrounding land and water resources.
Support environmental controls aligned with regulatory requirements and internal waste management practices.
Lead initial incident response and reporting for injuries, near misses, and environmental events.
Support incident investigations through fact finding, root cause analysis, and corrective action development; ensure timely reporting and follow-up.
Conduct or support site orientations, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and briefings.
Promote Stop Work Authority and behavior-based safety, and reinforce safety expectations with employees and contractors.
Support internal and external HSE audits by maintaining site records and documentation and demonstrating compliance.
Assist with regulatory inspections and client reviews.
Maintain inspection reports, incident reports, and training records.
Provide regular updates to the HSE Manager – Construction & Commissioning regarding site performance, risks, and required actions.