Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Ameresco•Honolulu, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco is hiring an experienced construction Site Safety & Health Officer based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role establishes, implements, and maintains a proactive safety culture and serves as the onsite safety representative throughout the project. The officer works with project management, quality control personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either at least 10 years of documented construction safety experience on commercial, industrial, or heavy construction projects, or at least five years serving as an SSHO on USACE or other federal construction projects. Applicants must also meet the listed training, certification, and safety-program experience requirements. The anticipated base salary range is $101,000–$146,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 years of documented construction safety experience on commercial, industrial, or heavy construction projects, or at least five years of experience serving as an SSHO on USACE or other federal construction projects.
Thorough knowledge of current EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and applicable construction safety regulations.
Successful completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course.
An additional 40 hours of documented construction safety training beyond the OSHA 30-Hour course.
Documented completion of 8 hours of formal safety-related continuing education annually for the previous five years.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to conduct inspections, investigations, and safety training while maintaining detailed records and documentation.
Ability to review confidential US Security Information.

Nice To Haves

Current CHST, CSP, ASP, CSHO, or equivalent professional safety certification.
Experience working under USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, or other Department of Defense construction contracts.
Experience with electronic safety management systems and digital reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily inspections of personnel, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Conduct new-worker safety orientations and ongoing safety meetings.
Lead and document incident, mishap, and near-miss investigations.
Maintain required safety documentation and reference materials onsite.
Attend and participate in pre-construction conferences, preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and Three-Phase Quality Control meetings.
Implement, monitor, and enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and EM 385-1-1 requirements.
Verify that employees, subcontractors, and visitors comply with safety requirements.
Stop work and initiate corrective actions when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain daily safety records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
Coordinate safety-related matters with project management, quality control personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives.
Promote a positive safety culture through visible onsite leadership and employee engagement.