Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)| Bedford, MA

HazTek•Bedford, MA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

HazTek is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer to support a federal construction project at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts. The role oversees daily site safety, coordinates with subcontractors and project leadership, and supports compliance with project safety requirements, OSHA standards, and EM 385-1-1. Travel and/or relocation will be considered. HazTek Safety Management is a full-service safety partner founded in 1997. The company describes employee health, safety, and well-being as its highest priority and offers stability, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support, and access to a network of more than 375 full-time safety professionals. HazTek is committed to inclusion and acceptance, and to valuing employees’ skills, experience, and perspectives.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
Applicable 40-hour EM 385-1-1 training.
Minimum 8 hours of continuing safety education annually or 24 hours every 3 years, with supporting documentation.
Experience implementing APPs, reviewing AHAs, and overseeing subcontractor safety.
Strong knowledge of construction hazards, OSHA standards, and safe work practices.
Strong communication, organization, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to meet installation access requirements and promptly provide required documentation.

Nice To Haves

Federal construction safety experience, particularly supporting a general contractor.
Competent person training in areas such as fall protection, excavation, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
BCSP credential, such as CHST or CSP.
Degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and track issues through resolution.
Implement and review the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
Participate in preconstruction meetings and pre-task planning to address hazards before work begins.
Review subcontractor safety documentation and monitor compliance with site requirements.
Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific training.
Maintain inspection reports, training records, and other required safety documentation.
Review inspection findings and safety trends with project leadership to help prevent recurring issues.
Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and support corrective actions.
Coordinate with project teams to ensure appropriate safety equipment and resources are available.
Provide field coaching on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and project safety expectations.