Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

We are seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to implement, monitor, and enforce the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) for environmental remediation activities in Byram Township, NJ. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1, and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements while coordinating with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections and lead safety briefings and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) reviews.
• Oversee air monitoring and exposure assessments for hazardous substances.
• Verify proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce safety protocols.
• Maintain site safety documentation and investigate incidents to implement corrective actions.
• Exercise Stop Work authority for unsafe conditions and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify hazards and implement effective controls during remediation and construction activities.

Requirements

• 5 years of construction or remediation safety experience, including 1 year on inactive hazardous waste sites.
• Certifications: 40-Hour HazWOpER, 8-Hour HazWOpER Supervisor, 40-hour EM385-1-1, 30-Hour OSHA.
• Experience with USACE, USEPA, Department of Defense, or similar agencies.
• Ability to train and present safety programs to team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Occupational Safety.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) credentials: CHST, OHST, ASP, or CSP.
• Institute of Hazardous Material Management (IHMM®) CSHM certification.
• American Board of Industrial Hygiene (BGC/ABIH) CIH certification.

Pay

$115K - $130K annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vanguard retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth 401(k)) with up to 4% employer match and low fees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with investment options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid annual leave and maternity/paternity leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Optional remote work arrangements.
• Additional voluntary benefits options.

About the Company

For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions nationwide. As a $100M small business, we hold nationwide contracts with USACE, USN, and USAF totaling over $20B in prime contract capacity. Our $12B portfolio includes high-profile projects such as a recent $30M+ groundwater treatment plant construction for the USACE in New Jersey. We partner with small and large businesses to support client objectives, focusing on contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment remediation. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, defined by a "We, Not Me" philosophy, aligning client objectives, company goals, and employee growth.