Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO - Philadelphia, PA
About The Position
The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will lead the onsite safety program for a federal construction project involving replacement of high-pressure steam condensate mains, secondary return piping systems, and associated underground mechanical utility infrastructure. The role ensures compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), and federal contract requirements. The SSHO coordinates closely with Government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership. The ideal candidate is a field-focused federal construction safety professional with extensive SSHO experience supporting military, federal, utility, or infrastructure projects. Success requires maintaining EM 385 compliance, proactively identifying hazards, coordinating with government personnel and contractors, and ensuring mechanical utility construction is performed safely while supporting project quality and schedule objectives.
Requirements
- Current EM 385-1-1 training/certification.
- Minimum 5 years of documented SSHO experience.
- OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
- High-pressure steam or condensate piping experience.
- Mechanical, HVAC, utility, or infrastructure construction background.
- Previous military base, federal, USACE, or NAVFAC project experience.
- Experience developing and managing APPs, AHAs, and federal safety programs.
- Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, OSHA construction standards, federal construction safety programs, steam and condensate piping systems, mechanical utility infrastructure construction, excavation and trenching safety, underground utility construction, contractor safety management, incident investigation and corrective actions, construction risk assessment and mitigation, and government compliance audits and inspections.
Nice To Haves
- USACE construction experience.
- NAVFAC construction experience.
- Mechanical utility rehabilitation experience.
- Steam distribution system experience.
- CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or another BCSP credential.
- Experience working directly with Government safety representatives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for the project.
- Implement and manage the project safety program in compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements.
- Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
- Develop, review, and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
- Monitor excavation, underground utility, piping, and mechanical construction activities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards.
- Coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations.
- Identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
- Work directly with Government representatives, project managers, and subcontractors.
- Maintain required project safety documentation and reporting.
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.
Benefits
- $2,500 per month per diem.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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