Site Safety & Health Officer

Akima, LLC • El Centro, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The SSHO will function as the primary safety authority for facility maintenance and airfield operations under a DoD contract. The SSHO’s primary responsibility is to develop and enforce the Contractor’s safety program, act as the OSHA Competent Person on-site, and provide subject matter expertise on 29 CFR 1910, 1926, and EM 385-1-1. The ideal candidate will have experience creating, implementing, and monitoring safety programs and training, while continuously evaluating contract activities for improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• HS diploma required.
• SSHO shall have worked on similar projects (size, scope, complexity), possess a 10-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years and have competent person training as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Industrial Hygiene or related Technical Field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and compliance objectives to managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety legislation.
• Develop policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, corporate HSE, and the Project Manager.
• Design and deliver safety training for all project employees.
• Develop and implement accident investigation and recurrence prevention programs.
• Conduct on-site safety audits and program reviews.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation and Federal DOT compliance programs.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are compliant with the El Centro Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Chair quarterly safety meetings and lead the Employee Safety Council.
• Maintain thorough understanding of contract requirements and ensure timely compliance.
• Anticipate future trends in safety equipment and compliance needs.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED