Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO - USACE Construction)

Cedar Band Corporation•Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) will provide health and safety inspection and oversight on construction projects. The SSHO will be on-duty and on-site when work is being performed, overseeing and managing project construction crews to ensure that all personnel are following proper safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

Ability to pass a background check and obtain access to site/facility.
Must have knowledge of “ground-up vertical construction”.
Must have experience working with USACE project, with valid USACE Certification.
Understanding of construction means/methods and required safety practices.
Possess computer skills and the ability to navigate Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Procore.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate in clear and precise English.
Results driven and professional.
Effective problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making skills.
Project management and attention to detail.
Customer/Client Focus with strong Teamwork orientation.
First Aid and CPR Certified.
Have Completed 40 Hour EM 385-1-1 Course.
Have Completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Course.
Have 5 or more years of hands-on construction safety experience as an SSHO.
Must be authorized to legally work within the United States of America.

Responsibilities

Collect and Maintain Safety Data Sheets
Conduct Monthly Eye Wash Inspections
Conduct Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Conduct Monthly First Aid Kit Inspections
Conduct Safety Orientations
Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.
Daily Equipment Inspections
Enforce the Contractor’s safety program
Inspect site and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
Inspect the site to ensure it is hazard-free
Maintain Accident Prevention Plan Compliance
Obtain, Post & Keep Burn Permits
Perform Daily Site Safety Inspections
Present Daily Safety Briefings
Responds to all safety concerns
Stop any unsafe acts or processes that are dangerous or unhealthy
Train workers about special safety issues when needed.
Trains and carries out drills for emergency situations.
Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use
Watches out for the safety of all workers on the site
Write and review all AHAs
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management