Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

Fisher Industries • Douglas, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) works on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and serves as the competent person on site. The SSHO plans and prepares for work to reduce or eliminate hazards, provides safety direction with the Site Supervisor, ensures compliance with safety regulations and programs, and promotes personal awareness and safety accountability. The position requires a constant presence at the assigned jobsite during active work hours, extensive travel, and a demanding schedule that may include nights and weekends to meet project objectives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a construction safety professional in heavy construction.
• Current OSHA 30-hour construction certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current competent-person training in fall protection, excavation, confined space, and lockout/tagout.
• Must meet EM 385-1-1 SSHO requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam.
• Ability to wear full construction PPE, including fall-arrest harnesses or respirators.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy.
• Ability to perform work tasks in adverse weather conditions, including heat above 100 degrees, cold, and rain.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and government background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with USACE.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed