SITE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER- Coastal Region (TX, LA)

Encore Dredging Partners • Port Lavaca, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified Site Safety and Health Officer who meets the requirements outlined below. Only candidates with verifiable experience and credentials will be considered. All listed requirements must be met to qualify for this position, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to perform these duties upon hire. The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) reports directly to the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental. The Site Safety Health Officer is expected to lead by example, instill awareness and implement safety procedures to prevent and eliminate injury for all dredge personnel. The Site Safety Health Officer is required to report onsite of the construction projects and remain on-site per the contractual requirements. These construction projects are marine-based or inland waterway-based.

Requirements

• Meets the requirements outlined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements, EM 385-1-1.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course
• At least five (5) years of continuous safety role experience, including one of the following: Dredge safety, Marine Construction, Land-based construction, Managing safety programs or processes, Conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal (EM 385-1-1) and OSHA requirements is required.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and formulate solutions; overcome obstacles to find solutions to problems; includes the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to write procedures, policies, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures and policies.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact and form strong working relationships with individuals from all disciplines.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions.
• Computer skills—Proficient in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and clear MVR.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience is preferred but not required.
• First Aid/CPR, AED, and Bloodborne pathogens are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Management of health and safety, work practice surveillance, safety inspections, and safety enforcement on a single project site.
• Conduct and document comprehensive safety audits and safety meetings, investigations, reporting of incidents, first notices, and near misses.
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires, issue, and audit PPE, and audit all safety supplies.
• Coach and communicate with all dredge personnel to gain insight into their work processes and discover if they have noted any site hazards or unsafe behavior and address those behaviors or conditions as needed.
• Implements, manages, and enforces OSHA standards, industry best practices, Company standards and policies, and site-specific safety programs; issues and documents all safety violations.
• Coordinates with project management and Safety Director in the development and execution of site-specific plans and procedures including but not limited to Accident Prevention Plans, Site Safety and Environmental Orientations, Emergency and Evacuation Plans, Confined Space Plans, Fall Protection Plans, and Activity Hazard Analyses.

Benefits

• 17 paid weeks off a year.
• Continuing Education. We enjoy supporting our safety mission by sponsoring additional certifications that apply directly to our industry and contractual needs.
• Communication and Support. We provide an environment where our SSHO’s are supported. We routinely conduct open table discussions /brainstorming opportunities via MS Teams meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree