Experienced Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

ZipRecruiter; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services firm is seeking an experienced Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) for a commercial project at Fort Bliss, El Paso. The SSHO will implement safety requirements, supervise onsite personnel, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience with USACE projects and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team committed to high standards of safety and workmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience on USACE projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Implement EM 385-1-1 requirements & SGS's Accident Prevention Plan.
• Supervise safety of all onsite personnel and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with trade subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

OSHA 30-Hour card

CPR/First Aid certifications

40HR EM385 Certification

24HR Fall Protection Competent Person Certification

Tools

USACE RMS software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) to join our team! SGS, LLC is a General Contractor / Design-Builder with openings for qualified personnel on a new commercial construction project located at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Implement EM 385-1-1 requirements & SGS's approved Accident Prevention Plan
• Be involved in all aspects of the construction project from planning to implementation
• Plan for and assign resources as applicable for projects
• Supervise safety of all onsite personnel and subcontractors
• Manage and enforce SGS’s Safety Program and Security Policies
• Conduct regular safety meetings with trade subcontractors
• Conduct safety briefings for all new employees onsite
• Ensure all personnel onsite are equipped with proper PPE
• Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, and government officials
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to approved plans and specifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects
• Current OSHA 30-Hour card and CPR/First Aid certifications
• Familiarity with requirements of EM 385-1-1, 2014 version
• 40HR EM385 Certification
• 24HR Fall Protection Competent Person Certification REQUIRED
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assist in performing certain work, and manage/subcontractors
• Experience with USACE RMS software
• Thorough knowledge of construction means and methods
• Strong leadership qualities
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Company Description

SGS, LLC (SGS) is a professional construction services firm offering General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design-Build services to Government, Corporate, and Private Clients. Established in Oklahoma in January 1999, SGS is locally owned. Our organizational departments include Project Management, Estimating, Business Development, Accounting, Field Operations, and Executive. Our in-house staff includes DBIA professionals, LEED professionals, certified schedulers, and support staff. To provide Design Build services, SGS collaborates with various architectural/engineering firms across the U.S. who specialize in specific project requirements. SGS primarily operates in the Central United States, but occasionally pursues projects outside this region. SGS is an active member of the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), the HUBZone Council, and the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).