SSHO SITE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER

Orion Innovation•Port Lavaca, TX

About The Position

The Site Safety Health Officer maintains Orion’s employee safety, accident and incident prevention, safe work practices, safety training, OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation, field safety audits, emergency response, employee wellness, risk management, fire protection, pollution prevention, and safety policies and procedures. The role provides safety management oversight for marine construction operations across the geographic areas where the Company conducts marine dredging operations and supports the effective execution and technical implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) programs at assigned locations. The position helps ensure field safety programs and policies promote a safe workplace and comply with applicable state and federal requirements. It monitors and implements capture plans and safety programs, works with the safety management team to establish HS&E goals, and maintains working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, Coast Guard, USACE, and other maritime regulations. The incumbent is expected to support Orion’s core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity. The role also provides administrative, analytical, and project support to the Safety department; monitors training and safety initiatives; supports claims management; and works with employees and managers across the organization to improve safety performance and regulatory compliance. The incumbent must be prepared to work at marine construction project sites and use required personal protective equipment. The position requires the ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and evacuate work areas in a timely manner.

Requirements

At least 5 years of safety and health experience in a marine construction environment.
Working knowledge of Safety Management, local, state, and federal safety regulations, accident and incident prevention, emergency response, risk management, and standard safety policies and procedures.
Valid driver’s license.
Training skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively interface with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to identify critical issues, formulate action plans with all levels of management, develop a positive work environment, and resolve conflicts.
Ingenuity, resourcefulness, and creativity in meeting regulatory requirements and Company standards and developing safe work practices.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to walk, step, climb, and move between job-site locations, including getting on and off work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, or sit for extended periods; access confined spaces or elevated areas; and adapt to extreme temperature changes and outdoor conditions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of Company information.

Nice To Haves

A B.S. or A.A.S. degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
A BCSP safety credential is preferred, such as SMS, CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or STS-C.
Prior experience in the marine construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a proactive internal safety audit program at project sites and other locations, monitoring Field Safety Representatives and operational employees’ work practices for compliance with requirements and Company standards.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses through timely fact-finding, root-cause determination, and corrective and preventive actions.
Recommend changes to standard operating procedures and corporate safety policies and procedures.
Help periodically update and distribute the Company’s HS&E policies, procedures, and other employee publications.
Support consistent interpretation and implementation of HS&E policies, practices, and procedures.
Update weekly safety project reports, monthly PCSR reports, and quarterly safety recognition reports.
Provide administrative, analytical, and project support, and maintain Safety department files and the Safety Management System database.
Participate as a team member in safety inspections and audits.
Analyze safety statistics and identify areas for continuous improvement.
Provide administrative support for injury, damage, and pollution claims by reporting, documenting, and gathering insurance-related information for the Safety and Compliance Manager.
Keep area safety management and local management informed about safety and health issues and progress toward goals.
Monitor workplace safety orientations for new employees and refresher training for existing employees; develop improvements and modifications as needed.
Assist the HS&E Manager, HS&E Director, and Vice President of Risk Management with claims management activities.
Train and instruct captains, foremen, superintendents, and project managers to encourage field employee compliance with policies, procedures, and safety initiatives, including Capture Plans.
Monitor and promote corporate safety initiatives, including the “Safety Is Equal” philosophy, safety recognition program, and WorkSafe program; encourage recognition of employee and management contributions to safety.
Promote Company safety initiatives through professional activities, including Contractor Safety Councils, Dredging Contractors of America, Supervisor Safety Conferences, and other safety organizations.
Participate in and lead safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and improve Company HS&E programs.
Maintain personal safety and be accountable for the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform other related administrative and technical duties assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
Maintain the confidentiality of Company confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information.
Respond appropriately during emergencies and evacuate work areas in a timely manner when necessary.
Use required personal protective equipment and move around job sites, including barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities; access confined spaces or elevated areas as required.