Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) | Federal Construction
About The Position
Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for an on-site federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The SSHO will lead day-to-day jobsite safety for the prime contractor and oversee subcontractor compliance with the applicable edition of EM 385-1-1, OSHA construction standards, and project-specific safety requirements. Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) construction projects is preferred. The SSHO will implement and maintain the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan, conduct and document safety inspections, review Activity Hazard Analyses, lead safety orientations and briefings, maintain safety records, exercise stop-work authority when needed, and report and investigate incidents and near misses. The SSHO will serve as the designated on-site officer under ENG Form 6282 and coordinate safety matters with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives. Applicants should submit a résumé listing relevant construction projects, employment dates, and on-site safety responsibilities, along with their OSHA 30-hour Construction card, formal safety training records, and 40-hour course certificate if completed.
Requirements
- Meet the project’s Level 1 SSHO qualifications and be eligible for designation on ENG Form 6282.
- Document at least five years of continuous construction safety experience.
- Provide proof of OSHA 30-hour Construction training.
- Have at least 24 hours of formal safety training per year.
- Complete the 40-hour contract safety awareness course covering EM 385-1-1, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1. Candidates who need to complete or renew the course must do so within 60 days of contract award, subject to the project specifications.
- Submit a résumé listing relevant construction projects, employment dates, and on-site safety responsibilities.
- Include an OSHA 30-hour Construction card, formal safety training records, and 40-hour course certificate if completed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and verify that prime contractor and subcontractor crews follow it.
- Conduct and document daily safety inspections, identify hazards, track deficiencies, and verify that corrective actions are complete.
- Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) with supervisors and subcontractors before work begins and when work methods or site conditions change.
- Lead safety orientations and briefings.
- Maintain inspection logs, training records, and other required safety documentation.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions warrant it and verify that hazards are addressed before work resumes.
- Report and investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Serve as the designated on-site SSHO under ENG Form 6282 and coordinate safety matters with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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