Construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Serco; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Construction Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to plan, organize, and manage the site safety program for on-site construction and testing activities.

You will oversee safety during shifts at Greenland, with 60-hour weeks and 8–10 week stints several times per year. Key requirements include US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, 7+ years of EM 385-1-1 experience, and the ability to travel 75%+ annually.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of 7 years of combined safety experience per EM 385-1-1.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel 75%+ per year.
• Valid U.S. Passport (more than 6 months).
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 29 CFR 1926.16 requirements are met for the project.
• Be present on site and oversee major work operations per shift.
• Support implementation of Serco’s Safety and Health program.
• Support project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Be familiar with EM 385-1-1 and hazard identification/safety compliance.
• Report to the Business Unit Safety Manager.
• Maintain safety references (SDSs, APP, instructions) on site.
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections and investigate incidents.
• Submit required accident reports and updates.
• Attend pre-construction/tail-gate/pre-work meetings.
• Generate safety artifacts (daily/weekly/monthly reports).
• Ensure APP is current and site-specific; ensure SOH compliance.
• Provide safety orientations and indoctrination training.
• Review and sign SSHO designation letter (ENG Form 6282).
• Escort visitors, ensure PPE, and brief on onsite hazards.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety compliance

EM 385-1-1 knowledge

Accident investigation

Safety program implementation

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Construction Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to plan, organize, and manage the site safety program for on-site construction and testing activities.

You will oversee safety during shifts at Greenland, with 60-hour weeks and 8–10 week stints several times per year. Key requirements include US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, 7+ years of EM 385-1-1 experience, and the ability to travel 75%+ annually.