Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO - Devens, MA
About The Position
The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will provide onsite safety oversight for a federal contractor’s military base construction project at the Devens Training Base in Devens, Massachusetts. The project includes lighting retrofit work, solar field construction, and duct sealant activities. The SSHO will manage federal safety compliance, support Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and project safety documentation, and ensure field activities meet EM 385-1-1 and project requirements. The role requires a hands-on presence in the field, proactive hazard identification, coordination with field personnel and project leadership, and support for the safe execution of construction activities. The position is listed as an 18-month 1099 contractor engagement, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $56 per hour, with $150 per day in per diem available seven days per week and weekly pay.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of federal construction experience.
- Current OSHA 30 Construction certification.
- Active EM 385-1-1 training.
- At least 24 hours of Safety & Health Competency Training outside of OSHA 30.
- Experience supporting federal or military construction projects.
- Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, OSHA Construction Standards, and federal and military construction safety.
- Working knowledge of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), lighting retrofit construction, solar field construction safety, and electrical construction safety.
- Working knowledge of fall protection and elevated work, aerial lifts and MEWPs, contractor safety management, safety audits and compliance inspections, incident investigation and corrective actions, and construction risk assessment and mitigation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous military base construction experience.
- Solar construction safety experience.
- Electrical or lighting retrofit experience.
- USACE or NAVFAC project experience.
- CHST, ASP, CSP, or another BCSP credential.
- Experience supporting multi-trade federal construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for the project.
- Provide daily field safety oversight for military base construction activities.
- Implement and maintain the project safety program in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements.
- Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
- Review and support Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and pre-task planning.
- Monitor lighting retrofit, solar field, and duct sealant work activities.
- Coordinate safety requirements with project management, supervision, and subcontractors.
- Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations.
- Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain required project safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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