Level 1 SSHO — On-Site Naval Construction Safety Lead

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, LLC; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a Newport, Rhode Island federal naval construction project. The SSHO will lead day-to-day safety on site, ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and project safety requirements, and coordinate with prime and subcontractors.

Candidates must have five years of continuous construction safety experience, OSHA 30-hour training, 24 hours annual safety training, and completion of the 40-hour EM

Qualifications

• 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; renew within 60 days of contract award, per project specs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and verify that crews follow it.
• Conduct and document daily safety inspections, identify hazards, track deficiencies, and verify corrective actions.
• 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 and training records.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions warrant it and ensure 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 with project leadership and government representatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Site safety management

Education

Five years of continuous construction safety experience

OSHA 30-hour Construction training

40-hour EM 385-1-1 safety course (ANSI/ASSP Z490.1)

Tools

ENG Form 6282

Job description

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a Newport, Rhode Island federal naval construction project. The SSHO will lead day-to-day safety on site, ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and project safety requirements, and coordinate with prime and subcontractors.

Candidates must have five years of continuous construction safety experience, OSHA 30-hour training, 24 hours annual safety training, and completion of the 40-hour EM