Site Safety & Health Officer 04149 NWGC

North Wind Group•Petersburg, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind General Contractors, LLC (NWGC) is seeking an on-site Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a large building renovation project in Petersburg, AK. The SSHO will be responsible for the safe execution of all on-site construction activities, enforcing safety requirements for all personnel and visitors, and collaborating with program and project staff to develop and implement site-specific Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs). NWGC is a small business firm providing construction services for commercial, military, and government customers, and is part of a family of North Wind companies under Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of 3 – 5 years of recent experience as SSHO on federal construction renovation projects with multiple trades.
Thorough knowledge of EM 385-1-1.
Competent person in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
Familiar with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926.
Working knowledge of computer systems such as Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong interpersonal skills and a high-level proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Self-starter, well organized, and able to work independently with minimal direction.
Able to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
Knowledge of acceptable construction site practices, including occupational safety and health regulations.
Able to understand and implement applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
30- and 10-hour Construction Safety and 8-hour OSHA Supervisor training and certificates.
CPR – First Aid certification.
Must be able to meet the standards required to obtain and hold general clearance for access to military installations.
Valid Driver’s License compliant with REAL ID ACT.
Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous asbestos abatement experience.

Responsibilities

Implements the company’s health and safety program.
Conducts and/or participates in associated training, safety meetings, and inspections.
Supervises safety of all field activities, in-house and subcontract trades, and coordinates site logistics.
Implements site safety and emergency plans.
Observes and assists in ensuring subcontractor compliance.
Coordinates with subcontractors in timely development of activity hazard analysis (AHA) and control measures for scopes.
Performs daily safety inspections and reporting of inspections.
Prepares daily reports, job diaries, narratives, and all other documentation as determined by the company and by the project needs.
Communicates and supports a proactive culture of Safety.
Routinely assesses work activities to ensure tasks are performed safely and in accordance with corporate, federal, and state requirements, project scopes/specifications, and APP/AHAs.
Enforces all regulatory, base, and company specific safety rules.
Ensures equipment and other project resources are inspected, meet APP safety requirements, and adequate to meet the intended function for the project.
Provides day-to-day technical overview of on-site project activities.
Has the authority to stop work for conditions adverse to quality or safety.