Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) | Federal Construction

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services

New Bedford, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Location
Newport, Rhode Island | On-site

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The SSHO will lead day-to-day jobsite safety for the prime contractor and oversee subcontractor compliance with the applicable edition of EM 385-1-1, OSHA construction standards, and project-specific safety requirements. Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) construction projects is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and verify that prime contractor and subcontractor crews follow it.
Conduct and document daily safety inspections, identify hazards, track deficiencies, and verify that corrective actions are complete.
Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) with supervisors and subcontractors before work begins and when work methods or site conditions change.
Lead safety orientations and briefings. Maintain inspection logs, training records, and other required safety documentation.
Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions warrant it and verify that hazards are addressed before work resumes.
Report and investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
Serve as the designated on-site SSHO under ENG Form 6282 and coordinate safety matters with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives.

Required Qualifications for Newport

Meet the project’s Level 1 SSHO qualifications and be eligible for designation on ENG Form 6282.
Document at least five years of continuous construction safety experience.
Provide proof of OSHA 30-hour Construction training and at least 24 hours of formal safety training per year.
Complete the 40-hour contract safety awareness course covering EM 385-1-1, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1. Candidates who need to complete or renew the course must do so within 60 days of contract award, subject to the project specifications.

How to Apply

Submit a résumé that lists relevant construction projects, employment dates, and your on-site safety responsibilities. Include your OSHA 30-hour Construction card, formal safety training records, and 40-hour course certificate if completed.

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