Site Safety Specialist / SSHO - Construction

Johnson Controls Federal Systems•Minot, ND

3d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our federal team supporting the Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND. At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Requirements

30-hr OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing Safety training thereafter (8 hour per year) or the ability to obtain OSHA 30 hour certification within first 30 days of employment.
Construction safety inspection and administration experience. 5+ years preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer literacy, including with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and badges as required for the sites being supported. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, USACE safety regulations (EM-385-1-1), NAVFAC, ANSI, NFPA 70-E, and other State and Federal regulatory standards.
Experience in safety program implementation and oversight, and/or facilities operations and maintenance
Experience writing and implementing site specific safety plans; Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), etc
Competent Person level trainer for Fall Protection/Electrical/Confined Space/Asbestos, etc.
Demonstrates commitment to safety principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
Able to recognize hazards and identify controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field; or equivalent experience.
OSHA 500 or 510 – Trainer course for construction.
EM-385-1-1 40 hour Training Course.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the implementation of the Site/Task Specific Safety Program for this location, including the creation of each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
Oversees and can authorize the procurement of project safety supplies and equipment, and is responsible for the implementation of the site safety training of JCFS direct employees and sub-contractor safety training.
Designated on-site competent person and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), as defined by The Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 standards
Responsible to enforce the safety directives per JCFS Safety Program, site-specific APPs and EM 385-1-1.
Conducts daily safety and health inspections; conducts mishap investigations and completes required reports; Maintains the OSHA form 300.
Maintains a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. Ensures sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
Provides leadership & facilitates the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
Develops professional working relationships with government and subcontractor safety organizations.
Establishes initiatives to enhance the JCFS safety program.
Owns/Accountable for Safety Execution within the assigned project location.
Performs other related duties as required.