SITE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER - AL (Rivers & Lakes)

Encore Dredging Partners • Mount Vernon, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Site Safety Health Officer who can meet the requirements. Please review the following requirements carefully before applying. Only applicants with verifiable experience and qualifications should apply.

Applicants must meet all the listed qualifications to be considered for the position. Those who cannot meet these requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to meet and perform these requirements upon hire.

 The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) reports directly to the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental. The Site Safety Health Officer is expected to lead by example, instill awareness and implement safety procedures to prevent and eliminate injury for all dredge personnel.  The Site Safety Health Officer is required to report onsite of the construction projects and remain on-site per the contractual requirements. These construction projects are marine-based or inland waterway-based.

Requirements

• Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.  The Site Safety Health Officer must meet the requirements outlined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements, EM 385-1-1. Additional requirements may be stipulated for each project and/or contract.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course
• Must have at least five (5) years of continuous safety experience, including one of the following.
• Dredge safety
• Marine Construction
• Land-based construction
• Managing safety programs or processes
• Conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards
• Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal (EM 385-1-1) and OSHA requirements is required
• Ability to proactively identify issues and formulate solutions; overcome obstacles to find solutions to problems; includes the ability to work independently
• Must be able to write procedures, policies, reports, and correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures and policies
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact and form strong working relationships with individuals from all disciplines
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions
• Computer skills—Proficient in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and clear MVR

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience is preferred but not required.
• First Aid/CPR, AED, and Bloodborne pathogens are a plus

Responsibilities

• Management of health and safety
• Work practice surveillance
• Safety inspections
• Safety enforcement on a single project site
• Conduct and document comprehensive safety audits and safety meetings, investigations, reporting of incidents, first notices, and near misses
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires
• Issue and audit PPE
• Audit all safety supplies
• Coach and communicate with all dredge personnel to gain insight into their work processes and discover if they have noted any site hazards or unsafe behavior and address those behaviors or conditions as needed
• Implements, manages, and enforces OSHA standards, industry best practices, Company standards and policies, and site-specific safety programs; issues and documents all safety violations
• Coordinates with project management and Safety Director in the development and execution of site-specific plans and procedures including but not limited to Accident Prevention Plans, Site Safety and Environmental Orientations, Emergency and Evacuation Plans, Confined Space Plans, Fall Protection Plans, and Activity Hazard Analyses.

Benefits

• 17 paid weeks off a year. The schedule is two weeks on and 1 one week off, known as the 14/7 schedule. During your routinely scheduled week off you will receive your predetermined compensation.
• Opportunity to travel.
• Continuing Education.
• Communication and Support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees