Site Safety and Health Officer

Gibraltar Fabrication; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication is looking for an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) in California to oversee safety efforts on federal design-build projects. The SSHO will be responsible for developing and enforcing safety programs compliant with OSHA regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years in construction safety, including prior SSHO experience on federal projects. This is a full-time on-site position during construction operations, ensuring a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of construction safety experience, including experience serving as an SSHO.
• Prior experience as SSHO on at least two (2) federal design-build projects, each with a construction value of $5 million or more.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards, including 29 CFR 1926.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field safety efforts on active construction projects.
• Develop, implement, and enforce health, safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct regular job site safety inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance.

Job description

Career Opportunities with Gibraltar Fabrication

A great place to work.

Gibraltar is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to lead all field safety efforts on active construction projects, including federal design‑build work. This role serves as the primary safety authority on‑site, responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing health, safety and environmental programs in compliance with OSHA regulations and project‑specific requirements. The SSHO/Site Safety Manager will be on‑site full‑time during construction operations and work closely with Operations, Quality, HR, Project Managers, and field teams to promote a strong, proactive safety culture.

What You’ll Do

Safety Program Leadership

• Serve as the designated SSHO for construction projects, including federal design‑build projects
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Field Safety Program, Safety Manual, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Job Safety Plan (JSP) templates
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, including 29 CFR 1926, and all contract safety requirements
• Maintain authority to stop work for unsafe conditions or practices

Job Safety Planning & Compliance

• Write, review, and manage project‑specific Job Safety Plans (JSPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all scopes of work, including high‑risk activities
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to ensure safety plans reflect actual field conditions and sequencing
• Ensure JSPs and JSAs are communicated, reviewed, and understood by all field crews prior to work execution

Field Oversight & Inspections

• Conduct regular job site safety inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance
• Monitor construction activities involving heavy equipment, excavation, steel erection, welding, confined space entry, fall protection, and work at height
• Maintain a strong field presence to coach safe behaviours and reinforce safety expectations
• Lead all incident, near‑miss, and hazard investigations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Maintain all required safety logs, reports, and documentation
• Track safety metrics, analyse trends, and prepare reports for project leadership and senior management

Training & Coordination

• Develop and deliver field safety training, including toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety committee activities
• Support HR with new hire safety onboarding, subcontractor safety requirements, and return‑to‑work processes
• Manage PPE and safety equipment distribution, inspection, and compliance
• Serve as the primary safety representative during OSHA inspections, client audits, and insurance reviews

Note: The Construction Quality Control Manager may serve in the SSHO role if qualified.

What You Bring

• Minimum of ten (10) years of construction safety experience, including experience serving as an SSHO
• Prior experience as SSHO on at least two (2) federal design‑build projects, each with a construction value of $5 million or more
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards, including 29 CFR 1926
• Proven ability to write and manage Job Safety Plans (JSPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
• In‑depth understanding of construction hazards and risk mitigation strategies
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organisational, documentation, and reporting abilities
• Ability to influence safety culture and behaviour without direct authority
• Comfortable working outdoors in active construction environments and travelling between job sites
• Ability to be on‑site full‑time during active construction operations