Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO - USACE Construction)

About the Role

The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) will provide health and safety inspection and oversight on construction projects. The SSHO will be on-duty and on-site when work is being performed, overseeing and managing project construction crews to ensure that all personnel are following proper safety rules and regulations.

Pay

Salary/Wage: $105,000 annually (depending on experience)

Location

Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, AZ.

Benefits

• Medical (HSA or HRA option)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Accidental
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Enrollment in Company Mental Health Plan and Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• 401-K Retirement Plan
• Quarterly Performance Bonus Plan

Responsibilities

• Collect and Maintain Safety Data Sheets
• Conduct Monthly Eye Wash Inspections
• Conduct Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections
• Conduct Monthly First Aid Kit Inspections
• Conduct Safety Orientations
• Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses
• Daily Equipment Inspections
• Enforce the Contractor’s safety program
• Inspect site and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment)
• Inspect the site to ensure it is hazard-free
• Maintain Accident Prevention Plan Compliance
• Obtain, Post & Keep Burn Permits
• Perform Daily Site Safety Inspections
• Present Daily Safety Briefings
• Responds to all safety concerns
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that are dangerous or unhealthy
• Train workers about special safety issues when needed
• Trains and carries out drills for emergency situations
• Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use
• Watches out for the safety of all workers on the site
• Write and review all AHAs
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR Certified
• Completed 40 Hour EM 385-1-1 Course
• Completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Course
• 5 or more years of hands-on construction safety experience as an SSHO

Skills

• Knowledge of “ground-up vertical construction
• Experience working with USACE projects, with valid USACE Certification
• Understanding of construction means/methods and required safety practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Procore
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in clear and precise English
• Results-driven and professional
• Effective problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making skills
• Project management and attention to detail
• Customer/Client Focus with strong Teamwork orientation

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and on-site at Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, AZ. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekend work as job duties demand.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check and obtain access to site/facility
• Must be authorized to legally work within the United States of America