Site Safety and Health Officer/ SSHO

Key Responsibilities

• Review rules, regulations and orders to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures.
• Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections.
• Ensure all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training.
• Establish/Maintain a Safety Committee.
• Avoid pollution and participate in environmental programs.
• Oversee Develop/Prepare/Enforce safety and health programs/standards, goals and accident/incident reporting procedures.
• Maintain documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with Federal standards.
• File and manage all worker claims of injury.
• Investigate all major safety and health concerns/issues.
• Serve as the units/department point of contact for matters involving environmental issues and compliance with Base Order (BO) 5090.9.
• Develop and maintain environmental SOP in accordance with BO 5090.9 to implement the environmental management program.
• Maintain a list of locations of all environmental related sites.
• Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of environmental related sites and records.
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of command Hazardous Material (HM) ensure all HM operations are carried out in compliance with the requirements of BO 5090.9.
• Actively promote the reduction of volume and toxicity of HM produced.
• Provide leadership and set a personal example with respect to safety.

Essential Skills

• Understanding and enforcement of key multi-state and federal safety regulations that relate to OSHA and Company policy and procedures.
• Ability to conduct employee training presentations in a professional, clear, and concise manner.
• Understanding of CA Worker’s Compensation laws and claims management.
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Detail oriented, thorough, and accurate.
• Initiative and independent thinking.
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations.
• Establish priorities to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner.
• PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY. Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ safety enforcement experience and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) degree, or 5+ years safety enforcement experience of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• EM-385-40 Certification.
• OSHA 30 training; 24 hours continuing education.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying objects/boxes/print-outs short distances.
• Extensive work with a personal computer.
• Lifting and moving as much as 50 pounds with assistance.
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping.
• Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance