Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Fisher Industries•Yuma, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com PRIMARY SCOPE The Site Safety & Health Officer works on US Army Corps of Engineer project(s). The SSHO must plan, schedule, and prepare for work to reduce and eliminate hazards in advance. This role is the "competent person" on site and provides safety direction while ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and programs with the Site Supervisor. The SSHO must build a culture of personal awareness and safety accountability. This position requires a constant presence at the assigned jobsite during all active work hours. The position requires extensive travel and a willingness to work on a demanding schedule including nights and weekends, as required, to meet project objectives.

Requirements

5 years of experience as a construction safety professional in heavy construction
Current OSHA 30-hour in construction certification
Current First aid CPR
Current competent person training in; fall protection, excavation, confined space and lockout/tagout
Prior experience working with USACE preferred
Must have current EM 385-1-1 SSHO certificate
Proficient in MS Office, Bluebeam
Must have ability to wear full construction PPE to include fall arrest harnesses or respirators
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy
Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat above 100 degrees, cold, and rain
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and government background check
Requires extensive out-of-town travel

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with USACE preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive on-site hazard and risk assessments; safety audits; accident investigations; and equipment inspections to mitigate risk
Partner with the project managers and site safety representatives to interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on project safety requirements, accident investigation, and implementing corrective action measures
Develop and conduct onsite worker training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and use of safety equipment at job site locations
Monitor compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements
Administer and manage the substance abuse testing and occupational health programs for the organization
Compile, analyze, and report statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents as required
Assist with detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis, compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other employee health and wellness evaluations, to support health, safety and environmental management initiatives
Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all USACE and company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
Perform other duties as assigned

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