Site Safety and Health Officer/ SSHO

TechFlow•Oceanside, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

EMI Services is hiring a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The SSHO ensures compliance with government contract safety regulations and industry standards, manages work-related injury claims, and develops procedures to reduce employee injury and illness risks. The role includes inspecting workplaces, recommending hazard controls, educating employees through safety training, and investigating accidents to identify causes and prevent recurrence. The position also supports environmental compliance and hazardous-material management at the installation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Either 3 or more years of safety enforcement experience and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential, or 5 or more years of safety enforcement experience of similar size, scope, and complexity.
EM-385-40 Certification.
OSHA 30 training and 24 hours of continuing education.
Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours when necessary.
Valid driver's license compliant with the REAL ID Act.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations; individual is subject to Government approval.
Understanding and ability to enforce key multi-state and federal safety regulations related to OSHA 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, flexibility, and ability to prioritize and complete tasks promptly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of California workers’ compensation law and claims management.
Knowledge of California safety rules and laws.
Certified Safety Professional.
Working knowledge of multi-state safety rules and laws.

Responsibilities

Review OSHA, EPA, USACE, AFOSH, safety and health manual, and applicable federal, state, and local rules and requirements; develop consistent interpretations and compliance procedures.
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled formal and informal audits and inspections.
Ensure employees receive effective safety and health training, and establish and maintain a Safety Committee.
Help departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution, and participate in environmental programs.
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 and investigate major safety and health concerns or issues.
Serve as the unit or department point of contact for environmental matters and compliance with Base Order 5090.9.
Develop and maintain environmental SOPs in accordance with Base Order 5090.9 and implement the environmental management program.
Maintain locations of environmental-related sites; inspect sites and records weekly and monthly; and perform and document follow-up actions.
Oversee and participate in implementing command hazardous-material requirements, ensuring operations comply with Base Order 5090.9.
Promote reduction in the volume and toxicity of hazardous materials produced.
Provide leadership and set a personal example for workplace safety, including proper use of PPE.