Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)| Bedford, MA
About The Position
HazTek is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support a federal construction project at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts. The SSHO will oversee daily site safety, coordinate with subcontractors and project leadership, and support compliance with project safety requirements, OSHA standards, and EM 385-1-1. The role includes conducting site inspections, implementing and reviewing safety plans and analyses, providing orientations and training, maintaining safety records, investigating incidents, and coaching field teams on safe work practices. The position is offered as full-time employment. Travel and/or relocation will be considered.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
- Applicable 40-hour EM 385-1-1 training.
- Minimum 8 hours of continuing safety education annually or 24 hours every 3 years, with supporting documentation.
- Experience implementing APPs, reviewing AHAs, and overseeing subcontractor safety.
- Strong knowledge of construction hazards, OSHA standards, and safe work practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet installation access requirements and promptly provide required documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Federal construction safety experience, particularly supporting a general contractor.
- Competent person training in areas such as fall protection, excavation, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- BCSP credential, such as CHST or CSP.
- Degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and track issues through resolution.
- Implement and review the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
- Participate in preconstruction meetings and pre-task planning to address hazards before work begins.
- Review subcontractor safety documentation and monitor compliance with site requirements.
- Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific training.
- Maintain inspection reports, training records, and other required safety documentation.
- Review inspection findings and safety trends with project leadership to help prevent recurring issues.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and support corrective actions.
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure appropriate safety equipment and resources are available.
- Provide field coaching on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and project safety expectations.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
- PTO
- 8 paid holidays
- Bereavement benefit
- EAP and health advocacy
- Professional development and education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
