Site Safety and Health Officer/ SSHO

Key Responsibilities

• Review rules, regulations and orders to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures issued by: OSHA, EPA, USACE, AFOSH, Safety and Health Requirements Manuals, Federal, State and/or local agencies
• Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections- scheduled and unscheduled
• Ensure all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training
• Establish/Maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve safety and health in the workplace
• Ensure departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent 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
• 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

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
• Knowledge of CA Worker's Compensation law and claims management
• Knowledge of CA safety rules and laws
• Certified Safety Professional
• Working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules and laws

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)

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