On-Site SSHO: Naval Construction Safety Lead

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, LLC; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, LLC seeks a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. You will lead day-to-day safety, enforce EM 385-1-1 and OSHA construction standards, review AHAs, and coordinate with prime and subcontractors.

The role requires five years of continuous construction safety experience, OSHA 30-hour construction credential, 40-hour EM 385-1-1 training, and eligibility for ENG Form 6282 designation.

Qualifications

• Meet Level 1 SSHO qualifications and be eligible for 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 EM 385-1-1 course within 60 days of contract award, per project specs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and verify compliance.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, identify hazards, track deficiencies, and verify corrective actions.
• Review AHAs with supervisors and subcontractors before work begins and when conditions change.
• Lead safety orientations and briefings; maintain logs and training records.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist and ensure hazards are addressed.
• Report and investigate incidents and near misses; document findings and follow up actions.
• Serve as on-site SSHO under ENG Form 6282 and coordinate with leadership, subs, and government reps.

Skills

Site safety leadership

Hazard recognition

Safety inspections

Accident investigation

Education

OSHA 30-hour Construction

40-hour EM 385-1-1 training

Tools

ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 training

ENG Form 6282 eligibility

Job description

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, LLC seeks a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. You will lead day-to-day safety, enforce EM 385-1-1 and OSHA construction standards, review AHAs, and coordinate with prime and subcontractors.

The role requires five years of continuous construction safety experience, OSHA 30-hour construction credential, 40-hour EM 385-1-1 training, and eligibility for ENG Form 6282 designation.