Site Safety and Health Officer

Job Summary

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for the development and/or review of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), activity hazard analyses, amendments to the accident prevention plan, on-site safety education, toolbox safety meetings, overall safety compliance of the project, and a proactive innovative attitude towards solving difficult site-specific safety issues.

The SSHO will play a key role in ensuring projects comply with local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines and procedures. They will ensure the safety of all employees, make sure all projects are up to code, and provide advice and recommendations for safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement site specific Accident Prevention Plan for construction per EM 385 1-1.
• Create and review Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Work Plans based upon the project schedule and definable features of work.
• Ensure all safety submittals required are created, submitted and approved well in advance of scheduled preparatory meetings.
• Be available on site whenever work is being performed and perform site inspections and observations through the entirety of the shift.
• Provide project safety orientations and briefs.
• Document Weekly Safety Meetings, Weekly Inspections, Deficiencies and Corrective Actions, Man Hours Worked and any Incident.
• Lead and document Near Miss and Incident Investigations performing Root Cause Analysis.
• Develop and implement OHS training programs.
• Oversee disposal of substances according to environmental guidelines.
• Ensure statutes, regulations, and codes are clearly understood and met.
• Enforce all safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction industry safety experience with federal government construction projects.
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class.
• CHST or CSP Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Safety, Environmental Health, or a related technical field.
• EM 385 certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years with training for competent person status for at least the following 4 areas of competency: Excavation; Scaffolding; Fall protection; Hazardous energy; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents; First aid/CPR.
• Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and education.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• Healthcare or hospital experience.
• HAZWOPR 40, Lead awareness, blood-borne pathogens, attendant, and rescue, general competent person, trenching and shoring competent person, forklift, man-lift, and fire watch training certified.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• Company 401(k) matching contributions
• Parental leave policy
• Fully paid two-month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10-year anniversary with the company
• All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs

About the Role

Richard, Purpose Builders is a fast-growing general contractor dedicated to making a positive impact in the construction industry. We are looking for a proactive and innovative Site Safety & Health Officer to join our team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction industry safety experience with federal government construction projects.
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class.
• CHST or CSP Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Safety, Environmental Health, or a related technical field.
• EM 385 certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years with training for competent person status for at least the following 4 areas of competency: Excavation; Scaffolding; Fall protection; Hazardous energy; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents; First aid/CPR.
• Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

Skills

• Proactive and innovative approach to safety issues.
• Experience managing safety on projects $20MM+.
• Ability to enforce safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of EM 385 and OSHA standards.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead and document safety meetings and investigations.
• Experience with hazard analysis and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of safety training programs and delivery methods.
• Experience with safety equipment and PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• Company 401(k) matching contributions
• Parental leave policy
• Fully paid two-month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10-year anniversary with the company
• All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs

Pay

Competitive salary to match your level of experience.

Schedule

Full-time benefits eligible.