Site Safety & Health Officer - Construction

TEPA Companies•Des Moines, IA

5d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer to support a USACE project at Lake Red Rock. As the SSHO, you will be responsible for managing, communicating, implementing, and enforcing compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, Tepa's Accident Prevention Plan and other accepted safety and health submittals. This position requires onsite presence 5 days a week at our project site at Lake Red Rock near Des Moines, IA. Per diem will be provided for those willing to travel or relocate from other locations and work onsite.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
5+ years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/managing general construction (managing safety programs or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls)
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety & Health training
Formal construction or industry safety and health training covering the subjects in USACE EM 385-1-1
Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry
Ability to manage time efficiently
Ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
Must be able to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Performs tasks specific to contract task orders on-site at all times during the performance of all work.
Makes binding decisions on Tepa’s behalf.
Implements project safety processes as stipulated by the approved Health and Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses.
Conducts daily, weekly and/or monthly safety briefings, as required.
Conducts daily and monthly site safety audits.
Fills out or obtains daily work permits such as but not limited to confined space, hot work, safe work or dig permits.
Works with Project Manager to obtain safety certifications for subcontractor employees on various tasks such as but not limited to fall protection, confined space entry/attendant, trenching, equipment operations, asbestos and lead abatement.
Documents competent persons on site for each scope of work.
Makes decisions to amend activity hazard analysis to reflect any field changes on project sites.
Implements reporting procedures in the event of an incident or accident.
Investigates and evaluates incidents/accidents to determine procedural changes necessary to preclude recurrence.