Construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Birmingham Industrial Construction

• 3.0 Hampton, VA Job Details Full-time $85,000
• $100,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Word Teamwork Microsoft Outlook OSHA 30 Attention to detail Certified Safety Professional Adobe Acrobat First aid and CPR Full Job Description

OVERVIEW

The construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is the steward for the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting activity hazard analyses, updating the plan as needed, providing on-site safety education, organizing toolbox safety meetings, ensuring overall safety compliance, and adopting a proactive, innovative approach to resolving site-specific safety challenges. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full-time on-site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct daily site inspections and prepare daily safety reports to ensure compliance.
• Implement the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and any associated crane and rigging plans.
• Provide on-site safety education for subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety issues related to new definable features of work.
• Oversee site-specific safety activities, including permit-required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Prioritize daily tasks to ensure safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of

EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR

1910, and 1926.

• Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports as required.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Conduct first-day site safety orientations for all new employees.
• Maintain the

OSHA 300

log.

• Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site.
• Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of hazardous chemicals (SDS/MSDS) on site.
• Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings.
• Present safety evaluations and coordinate with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings.
• Communicate effectively with the Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Government Quality Assurance Representative, OSHA, Environmental personnel, Fire Marshals, Crane Safety, subcontractors, and tradesmen.
• Maintain safety records and manage all required reporting.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Excellence
• Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values
• Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service
• Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Safety and Security
• Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork
• Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail
• Ensures accuracy and completeness in one's own work and in the work and information of others.
• Organizing and Planning
• Systematically develops plans, prioritizes tasks, organizes resources, and manages timelines to achieve business goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience. (Preferred but not required)
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction SSHO.
• Experience working on government construction projects. (Preferred but not required)
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00

• $100,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person