Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will lead and manage the onsite safety program for a federal construction project in Philadelphia involving replacement of high-pressure steam condensate mains, secondary return piping systems, and associated underground mechanical utility infrastructure. The role is a 9-month 1099 contract, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with 40 hours per week guaranteed. Weekend work may be required based on project and site requirements. The SSHO ensures compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards. The officer coordinates with Government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership, and supports safe execution of mechanical utility construction while contributing to project quality and schedule objectives. Compensation is $56 per hour, with a $2,500 monthly per diem and weekly pay.

Requirements

Current EM 385-1-1 training or certification.
At least 5 years of documented SSHO experience.
OSHA 30 Construction certification.
High-pressure steam or condensate piping experience.
Mechanical, HVAC, utility, or infrastructure construction background.
Previous military base, federal, USACE, or NAVFAC project experience.
Experience developing and managing APPs, AHAs, and federal safety programs.
Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements and OSHA construction standards.
Working knowledge of federal construction safety programs, steam and condensate piping systems, mechanical utility infrastructure construction, excavation and trenching safety, and underground utility construction.
Working knowledge of contractor safety management, incident investigation and corrective actions, construction risk assessment and mitigation, and Government compliance audits and inspections.

Nice To Haves

USACE construction experience.
NAVFAC construction experience.
Mechanical utility rehabilitation experience.
Steam distribution system experience.
CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or another BCSP credential.
Experience working directly with Government safety representatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer for the project.
Implement and manage the project safety program in compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements.
Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Develop, review, and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
Monitor excavation, underground utility, piping, and mechanical construction activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards.
Coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations.
Identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
Work directly with Government representatives, project managers, and subcontractors.
Maintain required project safety documentation and reporting.
Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.