Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services • SD

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About The Position

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 'Best places to work by Modern Healthcare' for four years in a row! Forefront’s Government Division is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and technically adept Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support business development efforts focused on federal government contracts in the areas of facilities services, operations and maintenance, and healthcare environmental cleaning services. You will need to reside in the area of Ellsworth AFB, Little Rock AFB, Denver, CO or Colorado Springs area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of continuous construction safety experience in supervising or managing safety programs, processes, and conducting hazard analyses and developing controls.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of continuous construction safety experience in supervising or managing safety programs, processes, and conducting hazard analyses and developing controls.
• Completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course.
• Certificates demonstrating a minimum of eight (8) hours of formal safety and health training annually over the last five years.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Experience working under USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal contracting safety requirements, and risk management practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all site activities adhere to EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and contract-specific safety requirements.
• Monitor, inspect, and enforce safety procedures and corrective actions to eliminate hazards.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for safety-related matters with government officials and inspectors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Site Safety & Health Plan (SSHP).
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions for staff and subcontractors.
• Conduct hazard analyses, accident investigations, and root-cause analyses.
• Maintain all safety documentation, records, and reports in compliance with government contracts.
• Track safety performance metrics, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Submit required reports to Forefront leadership and government representatives in a timely manner.
• Provide safety guidance, coaching, and training to employees and subcontractors.
• Promote a culture of accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement.
• Lead emergency response and preparedness activities on site.

Benefits

• PTO
• Vacation time
• Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level