Site Safety And Health Officer

TEKsystems•Columbus, NM

2d•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Our client's OSP group has won a large contract in NM along the boarder to include, underground trenching/plowing, fiber runs, pole mounts, camera installation, etc. This work will be performed along side of Barnard (prime) in which they are in need of a SSHO to oversee OSHA practices/regulations, compliance, regulatory review/protocol, site safety inspections/planning, audits, accident prevention planning, lead safety meeting/toolbox talks (implement morning stretches), etc. This resource should understand OSHA, EM 385-1-1, safety flow down with sub contractors and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). This is not limited to crane/lifting operations including critical lifts, night/low visibility operations, excavation, trenching, fiber installation (direct-bury, getting, splicing, testing), electrical equipment installation, yard operations, etc. This work is built out until the end of 2027-beginning of 2028 where the contract can end or if work is available extend contract with FTE opportunity. The work environment/location is very rural. Barnard have onsite man camps that include private 1 bedroom housing with full kitchen and bathroom. Resources can stay onsite, will get $45/day per diem, and onsite company vehicle. Day to day will include a 90 mile stretch bouncing in between multiple sites and crews, morning safety meetings (stretch), open to working 5-6 12 hour days (12am-12pm overnight). Resources can go home on weekends on their own costs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
4-8 years of experience in construction safety or a related field required.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment.
Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
Minimum 4-8 years of experience serving as a Safety Officer / SSHO on federal construction projects of similar scope and complexity.
Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (minimum).
Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations.
Proven experience with incident investigation, reporting, and corrective action tracking.
Demonstrated experience enforcing subcontractor safety flow-down requirements.
Experience on CBP, DHS, USACE, or similar federal projects.
Crane safety and critical lift planning experience.

Nice To Haves

EM 385-1-1 SSHO certification.
CSP, ASP, or CHST professional credential.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Specialist at the client site, with no production or construction management duties.
Enforce the approved Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and Accident Prevention Plan (APP) per contract requirements.
Ensure full compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and all safety requirements imposed by Barnard, the Owner, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Conduct and document daily site safety inspections.
Prepare and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks.
Coordinate safety compliance across all subcontractors and vendors.
Enforce corrective actions and verify compliance prior to resumption of work.
Exercise Stop-Work Authority for any unsafe act or condition until corrected to the satisfaction of Barnard and the Owner.
Monitor and control high-risk activities including crane and lifting operations, critical lifts, night work and low-visibility operations, excavation and trenching, fiber installation, electrical and equipment installation, and laydown yard operations.
Provide immediate notification to client of any accident, near miss, or unsafe condition.
Submit written notice within 24 hours for any injury requiring physician care; property or utility damage exceeding (or with potential to exceed) $500; or any incident that could have resulted in serious injury, whether or not injury occurred.
Prepare and submit detailed written incident reports, corrective action documentation, and follow-up verification.
Maintain all safety records required for audit, regulatory review, and project closeout.