Site Safety and Health Officer

Gana-A'Yoo•Washington, DC

About The Position

Yukon Management, LLC (YML) is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer for construction projects in the National Capital Region , pending contract award . The Site S afety and Health Officer will be r esponsible fo r overall management of the safety and occupational health program on assigned projects. The Site Safety and Health Officer shall have the authority to act in all safety matters for assigned p rojects at all time s , to perfo rm safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement. This position will p erform all work in a safe and professional manner.

Requirements

5+ years of managing and inspecting construction projects.
At least 8 hours of documented safety training each year for the last 5 years
Current OSHA 30-hour certificate or equivalent within the last 5 years; and competent person status as .
First Aid and CPR certified.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner ; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; use reason when dealing with emotional topics.
Write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
Proficient computer experience including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft project scheduling, RMS 3.0 (USACE contracts) .
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures .
Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work as a team member for both in person and electronic communication.
Strong working knowledge of project planning and scheduling for construction trades .
Detailed knowledge of commercial construction practices and Risk Management .
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language
Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check .

Nice To Haves

Federal Construction/ DOD Experience Preferred .

Responsibilities

Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report.
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports . Report mishaps and near misses.
Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors, and make available to the Contracting Officer upon request . Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.
Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.
Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.
Prepare the written site-specific APP, including plans within the APP (COVID-19 monitoring, confined space entry, lift/critical lift, FP&P, HECP, Excavation and Site Demolition).
Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1 , and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.
Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.
Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.