Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

_JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY_

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) will conduct required site and safety analysis, observations and prepare and implement health and safety plans for environmental and engineering projects.

_DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_

Primary duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Prepare and implement health and safety plans for environmental and engineering projects.
• Act as onsite safety representative for the duration of a given contract.
• Serve as the SSHO person of contact to conduct the required site and safety analysis and observations.
• Evaluate results and make recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections.
• Conduct weekly or daily tailgate safety meetings.
• Attach safety inspection logs to the contractors’ daily quality control report.
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.
• Investigate and resolve health and safety deficiencies.
• Must have extensive experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the environmental and safety compliance fields.
• Must be able to accurately establish and keep paper and electronic records concerning equipment, funds, supplies, and other property record information.
• Good oral and written communication skills, reading/writing/grammar proficiency, good analytical ability, self-motivated, experienced problem solver, and moderate stress tolerance.

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_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS_

• The SSHO will have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in overseeing health and safety operations in conjunction with environmental investigation and remediation projects. The SSHO will also be EM385 1-1, OSHA and CHST trained and certified.
• The SSHO is required to have a minimum of 5 years of construction industry safety experience on similar projects
• USACE EM 385-1-1 certification
• SSHO shall have Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class within the last 5 years
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years
• Must be a United States Citizen and able to pass DOD security checks
• Completed the USACE EM 385-1-1 40 hour course within the last 2 years
• Current CPR/First-Aid certification
• Competent person training as needed
• CSP may be accepted in place of other certifications on a case-by-case basis
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred