Site Safety and Health Officer

Ruiz Safety Consulting; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruiz Consulting LLC, doing business as Ruiz Safety Consulting, is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support a federal construction project at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oʻahu. This is a direct-hire, full-time W-2 position responsible for implementing the project safety program and Accident Prevention Plan and ensuring compliance with OSHA and NAVFAC requirements.

The SSHO must meet Level 2 requirements, be present on site during construction, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Active CHST certification and OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• 5+ years of construction-safety experience; 3+ years minimum
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications required
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer the Accident Prevention Plan and safety program.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NAVFAC requirements, and Hawaii regulations.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and maintain logs.
• Prepare hazard analyses and ensure required controls and permits are in place.
• Conduct mishap investigations and maintain OSHA 300/300A records.
• Provide field safety oversight for construction activities and coordinate with personnel and government reps

Skills

CHST certification

OSHA 30

First Aid/CPR/AED

Communication

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Tools

NAVFAC EM 385-1-1

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Ruiz Consulting LLC, doing business as Ruiz Safety Consulting, is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support a federal construction project at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oʻahu.**

This is a direct-hire, full-time W-2 position. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing and administering the project safety and health program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. This is a safety-critical field position requiring independent professional judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with construction crews, subcontractors, project management, and Government representatives.

The position must meet the project’s SSHO Level 2 requirements. The SSHO or an equally qualified alternate must be present at the worksite while construction activities are being performed. The SSHO may not simultaneously serve as the Project Superintendent or Quality Control Manager.

** Primary Responsibilities:**

• Implement and administer the project Accident Prevention Plan and safety program.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, USACE EM 385-1-1, NAVFAC requirements, applicable Hawaii regulations, and Company policies.
• Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections.
• Maintain written inspection logs identifying hazards, corrective actions, and expected and actual correction dates.
• Prepare, review, and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses before work begins.
• Verify that required controls, permits, training, PPE, and Competent Persons are in place.
• Conduct mishap and near-miss investigations and prepare required accident reports.
• Maintain applicable OSHA 300 and 300A records and required project safety documentation.
• Attend preconstruction, preparatory, pre-work, safety, coordination, and progress meetings.
• Maintain training records, certifications, safety references, permits, and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Verify subcontractor EMR and DART information when required.
• Provide field safety oversight for roofing, fall protection, scaffolding, rigging, material handling, heavy equipment, electrical work, excavation, confined spaces, and related construction activities.
• Communicate deficiencies and corrective actions to project management, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
• Exercise stop-work authority when an imminent danger, serious hazard, or violation of the accepted safety plan is identified.
• Perform other safety-related duties consistent with the position and project requirements.

** Required Qualifications:**

• Active Construction Health and Safety Technician certification (CHST).
• Minimum of three years of dedicated construction-safety experience; five years preferred.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction card.
• Current 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness certificate.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or administering Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses.
• Competent Person training or documented qualifications in fall protection, scaffolding, excavation and trenching, and confined space entry.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, PDF software, and mobile applications.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must currently reside in Hawaiʻi.
• Ability to obtain NAVFAC approval and required access to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable background, reference, and employment-eligibility requirements.

** Preferred Qualifications:**

• Previous NAVFAC or USACE SSHO approval.
• Prior Department of Defense or federal construction experience.
• Familiarity with NAVFAC P-307 requirements.
• Competent Person training in cranes and rigging, electrical safety, or lockout/tagout.
• HAZWOPER certification.
• Environmental compliance experience.