Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Nova Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Long and Short Term Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Nova is seeking a Safety Manager in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves overseeing the Department of Defense project safety program, ensuring a safe work environment and compliance with regulations.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, along with 5–10 years of construction safety experience and knowledge of OSHA requirements. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a 401k plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction safety experience with formal training.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP and HAZMAT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Department of Defense project safety program.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and lead morning stretch-and-flex routines.
• Investigate personal injury incidents and prepare incident reports.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to identify hazardous situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistance

Primary Function

Oversight of Department of Defense project safety program to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Typical Duties

• Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of project-specific safety programs.
• Serve as the onsite safety subject matter expert throughout all construction activities.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and lead morning stretch-and-flex routines.
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate weekly safety meetings on relevant and timely topics.
• Develop, review, and update Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), including daily AHA (RED Book) reviews with crews and subcontractors.
• Assess site‑specific safety training needs and deliver appropriate training.
• Perform regular daily safety inspections of construction areas and operations.
• Identify, document, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; ensure timely resolution.
• Investigate personal injury incidents, near‑misses, and property damage events; prepare incident reports in accordance with the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and relevant regulations.
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, including multi‑gas detection, heat stress monitoring, air quality assessments, and noise monitoring.
• Issue and manage required permits such as burn permits, dig permits, confined space entry, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Assist with walkthroughs for employees, craft personnel, government inspectors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support emergency response activities as needed.
• Maintain safety systems and equipment, including fall protection, fire protection, rigging, shoring, first aid equipment, gas detectors, and Lockout/Tagout devices.
• Administer site safety incentive and recognition programs.
• Attend monthly SSHO committee or team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 5–10 years of construction safety experience with formal training.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP and HAZMAT.
• Ability to identify hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software.