Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) LRS Federal - 4.6 Edinburg, TX Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $125,000 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Federal construction safety regulations CPR Certification Safety management experience within construction industry Occupational Safety And Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour Supervising experience First Aid Certification Construction industry experience OSHA 30-Hour Construction Full Job Description Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) -

Federal Construction Company:

LRS Federal Location:

Edinburg, TX (100% On-Site Required)

Position Type:

Full-Time Position Overview LRS Federal is seeking a dedicated, full-time Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to manage on-site safety operations for an upcoming federal project in Edinburg, TX . This position requires 100% full-time, on-site presence whenever work is being performed. The SSHO will act as LRS Federal's primary agent for implementing, enforcing, and auditing the project-specific Accident Prevention Program (APP) in strict accordance with federal safety regulations (OSHA / USACE

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Note:

Per federal regulations, the SSHO is a dedicated safety role and may not double as the Project Superintendent or perform dual production duties. Mandatory Qualifications ("Must-Haves") Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered:

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of continuous safety experience in supervising or managing safety programs on construction projects similar in size, scope, and complexity. (

Alternative:

Minimum of 3 years of experience if candidate possesses a relevant safety/engineering degree or credentials such as CSP, ASP, or CHST).

Training & Certifications:

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety card (completed within the last 5 years). Formal 40-Hour

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training certificate. Proof of completing 24 hours of documented safety and health continuing education/competency training within the last 3-5 years. Current CPR and First Aid certifications.

On-Site Requirement:

Must be located in or willing to commute daily to the job site in Edinburg, TX (no remote work or hybrid options).

Federal Suitability:

Must be able to pass a background check and obtain federal security access/badges required for the facility.

Key Responsibilities Daily Safety Management:

Be physically present on the job site at all times during construction operations to conduct daily safety inspections, hazard analyses, and safety audits.

Plan Enforcement:

Manage, update, and enforce the site-specific Accident Prevention Program (APP) and ensure all Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) are reviewed and followed prior to beginning new phases of work.

Stop-Work Authority:

Exercise direct, immediate stop-work authority for any conditions, practices, or equipment operations that pose an imminent danger to personnel, property, or the environment.

Training & Briefings:

Conduct daily/weekly safety tool-box talks, site-specific safety orientations for all new trade workers, and job hazard briefings.

Incident Investigation:

Lead all incident, injury, near-miss, and property damage investigations; prepare detailed Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and corrective action reports for submittal to the federal contracting officer.

Recordkeeping:

Maintain complete on-site safety documentation, SDS binders, OSHA logs, inspection records, and daily SSHO reports.