Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Doyon Limited, Doyon Drilling•Tobyhanna, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Doyon Management Services, LLC (DMS), a subsidiary of Doyon Government Group (DGG), specializes in design-build and general construction for various government projects. The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is crucial for maintaining a safe work environment by developing and implementing the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting hazard analyses, providing safety education, and ensuring overall compliance with safety regulations. This role requires full-time, on-site management of safety and occupational health, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 10 years of construction experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction SSHO.
Experience working on construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
30-hour OSHA construction safety class.

Nice To Haves

Certification 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 Training.
Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years, including training for Competent Person status 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.
Develop and review the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and crane and rigging plans.
Provide on-site safety education for subcontractors.
Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety issues.
Oversee site-specific safety activities, including permit-required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Prioritize daily tasks to ensure safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule.
Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
Conduct first-day site safety orientations for all new employees.
Maintain the OSHA 300 log.
Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site.
Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved.
Maintain an up-to-date list of hazardous chemicals (SDS/MSDS) on site.
Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist.
Perform other duties as assigned.