Site Safety & Health Officer

Chenega Corporation•Pearl Harbor, HI

About The Position

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is the on-site leader responsible for promoting and maintaining a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The role oversees the planning, implementation, administration, and enforcement of the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and the approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The SSHO collaborates with management, employees, subcontractors, and customer representatives to identify hazards, mitigate risks, and improve workplace safety and health performance. The position provides expert guidance on occupational safety and health, conducts inspections and assessments, leads incident investigations, and develops corrective actions to protect personnel, property, and mission-critical operations.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in facilities operations, facilities management, construction, engineering, industrial services, or a related industry.
At least five years of experience managing construction projects, safety programs, safety processes, hazard analyses, risk assessments, and/or implementation of corrective and preventive controls.
At least five years of construction safety experience, or at least three years of construction safety experience with a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential or a degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), or a related field.
Successful completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course.
Successful completion of the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors course.
Working knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, OSHA regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
Experience in hazard identification, safety compliance, risk mitigation, incident prevention, and sustainability initiatives within a construction, facilities, or industrial environment.
Experience conducting workplace inspections, safety audits, accident investigations, root cause analyses, and developing corrective action plans.
Ability to interpret contract requirements, regulatory standards, and technical guidance documents and apply them in an operational environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements, construction safety principles, and industry best practices.
Knowledge of accident prevention methodologies, hazard recognition and control, risk management, incident investigation, and root cause analysis techniques.
Knowledge of construction activities, facilities maintenance operations, environmental health and safety programs, and quality management principles.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, safety management systems, and contractor safety program administration.
Understanding of safety performance metrics, trend analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong leadership and influence skills to promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of an organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including assessing risks, identifying deficiencies, developing corrective actions, and implementing effective solutions.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database applications used for reporting, tracking, and analysis.
Effective auditing, inspection, and compliance assessment skills.
Sufficient fine motor skills to use computers and a calculator, including the ability to withstand extended periods of repetitive keyboarding.
Visual, auditory, and communication abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to kneel, bend, and twist at the waist occasionally.
Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly and more on occasion.
Ability to travel by plane and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of site safety and health programs to ensure compliance with contractual, corporate, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the subject matter expert on occupational safety and health matters, maintaining current knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA requirements, USACE EM 385-1-1, and industry best practices.
Maintain a thorough understanding of contract-specific safety requirements and ensure safety activities align with customer expectations and operational objectives.
Partner with the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Safety Manager and operational leadership to ensure compliance with corporate safety policies, initiatives, and performance goals.
Develop, implement, and maintain Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Site Safety Plans (SSPs), and other contract-required safety documentation.
Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Lead incident investigations and perform Root Cause Analyses (RCA) to identify contributing factors, implement corrective measures, and prevent recurrence.
Evaluate safety controls and risk mitigation strategies, and ensure safety performance data is collected, analyzed, and used to inform decisions.
Identify barriers to regulatory and procedural compliance and work with stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
Participate in management reviews, technical reviews, and operational planning meetings to identify and address safety concerns.
Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and risk assessments for work activities and operational environments.
Analyze safety metrics, inspections, incidents, and trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Apply quality assurance principles and evaluation techniques to assess safety processes, work activities, and program effectiveness.
Provide safety training, coaching, and guidance to supervisors and employees to foster accountability, engagement, and safety excellence.
Communicate regularly with Program Management, Supervisors, Key Personnel, and Government Task Managers (GTMs) about safety initiatives, compliance status, corrective actions, and program performance.
Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, recommendations, and correspondence to management and customer representatives.
Support emergency response activities and provide safety leadership during operational contingencies as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.