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Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

TEKsystems · Columbus, NM · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$43–$50/hrFull-time

TEKsystems is seeking a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) to support a large-scale Outside Plant (OSP) construction program in New Mexico. Project activities include underground trenching and plowing, fiber installation and testing, pole-mounted equipment installation, camera installation, electrical equipment installation, and laydown yard operations.

About the role

This contract position is based in Columbus, NM, with an expected duration through late 2027 to early 2028. There is potential for extension or conversion to a full-time opportunity based on project needs. The SSHO will oversee all aspects of site safety, including OSHA compliance, EM 385-1-1 requirements, accident prevention planning, audits, site inspections, regulatory compliance, toolbox talks, and daily safety meetings. The role requires experience working with subcontractors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and high-risk construction activities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the designated Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) with no production or construction management responsibilities.
  • Enforce the approved Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
  • Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and applicable project safety requirements.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture across all project personnel.
  • Conduct and document daily site safety inspections.
  • Prepare and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
  • Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and stretch-and-flex programs.
  • Coordinate safety compliance across subcontractors and vendors.
  • Enforce corrective actions and verify compliance before work resumes.
  • Exercise Stop-Work Authority when unsafe acts or conditions are identified.
  • Monitor and oversee high-risk activities, including:
    • Crane and lifting operations, including critical lifts
    • Night work and low-visibility operations
    • Excavation and trenching
    • Fiber installation (direct-bury, jetting, splicing, and testing)
    • Electrical and equipment installation
    • Laydown yard operations
  • Provide immediate notification of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
  • Submit written notification within 24 hours for:
    • Injuries requiring physician care
    • Property or utility damage exceeding, or potentially exceeding, $500
    • Incidents that could have resulted in serious injury, regardless of whether an injury occurred
  • Prepare and submit incident reports, corrective action documentation, and follow-up verifications.
  • Maintain all safety records required for audits, regulatory reviews, and project closeout.

Authority

  • Full Stop-Work Authority for any safety violation or unsafe condition.
  • Authority to require corrective actions before work continues.
  • Authority to remove personnel from the site for safety non-compliance.
  • Direct access to project and corporate safety leadership.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 4–8 years of construction safety or related experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience serving as a Safety Officer or SSHO on construction projects of similar scope and complexity.
  • Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (or ability to obtain during onboarding).
  • Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
  • Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations.
  • Experience with incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action tracking.
  • Experience enforcing subcontractor safety compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • EM 385-1-1 SSHO Certification.
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician).
  • Experience supporting CBP, DHS, USACE, or other federal construction projects.
  • Experience with crane safety and critical lift planning.

Skills

  • 4+ years of onsite construction safety experience, including site safety planning, accident prevention planning, SSHO responsibilities, OSHA compliance, and regulatory oversight.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 requirements, including reporting, incident investigations, corrective actions, audits, regulatory reviews, toolbox talks, and project closeout activities.
  • Professionalism and strong communication skills, with a customer-focused approach, reliability, integrity, and personal accountability.

Work Environment

This position is based in a remote, rural area of New Mexico. The role involves travel between multiple construction sites along approximately 90 miles of project corridor. Daily safety meetings and stretch-and-flex sessions are part of the routine.

Benefits and Accommodations

  • Private one-bedroom housing with a full kitchen and bathroom.
  • $45/day per diem.
  • Company vehicle for work-related travel.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $50.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
  • Short and long-term disability.
  • Health Spending Account (HSA).
  • Transportation benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

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