Site Safety and Health Officer/ SSHO

TechFlow•Oceanside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EMI Services is hiring a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) for Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton, CA. The primary responsibility of the SSHO is to ensure compliance with government contract safety regulations and industry standards, as well as file and manage employee work-related injuries, and develop procedures to mitigate the risk of employee injury and illness. The SSHO inspects workplaces to minimize or eliminate hazards and recommends changes to protect and educate employees on compliance through safety training programs. The SSHO investigates accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future. The ideal EMI Site Safety and Health Officer has working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules and laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years’ safety enforcement experience and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) degree, or 5+ years safety enforcement experience of similar size, scope, and complexity
EM-385-40 Certification
OSHA 30 training; 24 hours continuing education
Willing and able to work outside normal business hours when necessary
Valid driver's license
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations
Carrying objects/boxes/print-outs short distances
Extensive work with a personal computer
Lifting and moving as much as 50 pounds with assistance
Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CA Worker’s Compensation law and claims management
Knowledge of CA safety rules and laws
Certified Safety Professional
Working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules and laws

Responsibilities

Review rules, regulations and orders to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures issued by: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH), Safety and Health Requirements Manuals, Federal, State and/or local agencies
Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections- scheduled and unscheduled
Ensure all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training
Establish/Maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve safety and health in the workplace
Ensure departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution and participate in environmental programs
Oversee Develop/Prepare/Enforce safety and health programs/standards, goals and accident/incident reporting procedures
Maintain documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with Federal standards
Assist each project location with developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
File and manage all worker claims of injury
Investigate all major safety and health concerns/issues
Serve as the units/department point of contact for matters involving environmental issues and compliance with Base Order (BO) 5090.9
Develop and maintain environmental SOP in accordance with BO 5090.9 to implement the environmental management program
Maintain a list of locations of all environmental related sites
Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of environmental related sites and records
Perform and document follow up actions required
Oversee and participate in the implementation of command Hazardous Material (HM) ensure all HM operations are carried out in compliance with the requirements of BO 5090.9
Actively promote the reduction of volume and toxicity of HM produced
Provide leadership and set a personal example with respect to safety