Site Safety & Health Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site HSE representative responsible for daily safety oversight and compliance enforcement.
• Ensure adherence to: OSHA construction standards, Client-specific HSE requirements, Voith HSE policies and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce safe work practices across all site activities.
• Support development and implementation of: Site Safety Management Plans (SSMPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Environmental protection plans, Emergency response plans.
• Ensure all phases of work are supported by appropriate HSE planning: Mobilization and setup, Active construction and installation, Commissioning and testing, Demobilization.
• Conduct routine hazard assessments, field inspections, and safety observations.
• Provide direct oversight of high-risk activities, including: Lifting and rigging operations, Electrical work and commissioning, Confined space entry, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Take immediate action to correct unsafe behaviors or conditions.
• Ensure environmental compliance at the site level, including: Spill prevention and response, Waste handling, storage, and disposal, Protection of surrounding land and water resources.
• Lead initial response and reporting for incidents, including: Injury, near miss, and environmental events.
• Support incident investigations, including: Fact finding, Root cause analysis, Corrective action development.
• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Conduct or support: Site orientations, Daily/weekly toolbox talks, Safety meetings and briefings.
• Promote core HSE behaviors and programs, including: Stop Work Authority, Behavior-based safety.
• Reinforce safety expectations with employees and contractors.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including: Inspection reports, Incident reports, Training records.
• Provide regular updates to the HSE Manager – Construction & Commissioning regarding site performance, risks, and required actions.

Requirements

• Education & Certifications: High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred. Preferred certifications: OSHA 500CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 3–7 years of HSE experience in: Construction, Energy Sector, Industrial or Commissioning environments. Experience serving in a site-based HSE role (SSHO or equivalent) preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of: OSHA construction standards, Site-specific HSE planning (SSMPs, JSAs). Working understanding of: Environmental compliance at construction sites (waste, spill control, protection measures). Familiarity with: High-risk field operations (rigging, electrical, confined space, LOTO).
• Skills & Competencies: Strong field presence and ability to engage with frontline workforce. Effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to enforce compliance and influence safe behaviors. Strong attention to detail and situational awareness. Proactive, hands-on problem-solving approach.