Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO

Sheakley; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for a 9-month, 1099 contractor role in Philadelphia, PA. The position requires EM 385-1-1/OSHA compliance, 5+ years SSHO experience, and experience with steam/condensate piping and federal safety programs.

The SSHO will lead the onsite safety program, coordinate with government representatives and subcontractors, conduct inspections and AHAs, and ensure adherence to safety regulations across all site activities.

Qualifications

• Current EM 385-1-1 Training/Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of SSHO experience.
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
• High-Pressure Steam or Condensate Piping Experience.
• Mechanical, HVAC, Utility, or Infrastructure Construction Background.
• Previous Military Base, Federal, USACE, or NAVFAC Project Experience.
• Experience Developing and Managing APPs, AHAs, and Federal Safety Programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for the project.
• Implement and manage the project safety program in compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Develop, review, and enforce AHAs and APPs.
• Monitor excavation, underground utility, piping, and mechanical construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards.
• Coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Work directly with Government representatives, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain all required project safety documentation and reporting.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.

Skills

Field safety leadership

OSH compliance

Hazard analysis

Safety inspections

Education

EM 385-1-1 Training/Certification

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Job description

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration: 9 Months (Start: 9/28)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $56/hr

Per Diem: $2500/Month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Guaranteed 40 Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details: Weekend work may be required based on project and site requirements.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a federal construction contractor supporting a critical infrastructure project involving replacement of high-pressure steam condensate mains, secondary return piping systems, and associated underground mechanical utility infrastructure.

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will lead the onsite safety program, ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), and federal contract requirements while coordinating closely with Government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Current EM 385-1-1 Training/Certification
• Minimum 5 Years Of Documented SSHO Experience
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• High-Pressure Steam or Condensate Piping Experience
• Mechanical, HVAC, Utility, or Infrastructure Construction Background
• Previous Military Base, Federal, USACE, or NAVFAC Project Experience
• Experience Developing and Managing APPs, AHAs, and Federal Safety Programs

Preferred Qualifications

• USACE Construction Experience
• NAVFAC Construction Experience
• Mechanical Utility Rehabilitation Experience
• Steam Distribution System Experience
• CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or Other BCSP Credential
• Experience Working Directly with Government Safety Representatives

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for the project
• Implement and manage the project safety program in compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Develop, review, and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Monitor excavation, underground utility, piping, and mechanical construction activities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards
• Coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations
• Identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Work directly with Government representatives, project managers, and subcontractors
• Maintain all required project safety documentation and reporting
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates Should Have Working Knowledge Of

• EM 385-1-1 Safety Requirements
• OSHA Construction Standards
• Federal Construction Safety Programs
• Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Steam and Condensate Piping Systems
• Mechanical Utility Infrastructure Construction
• Excavation & Trenching Safety Requirements
• Underground Utility Construction
• Contractor Safety Management
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Government Compliance Audits & Inspections

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a field-focused federal construction safety professional with extensive SSHO experience supporting military, federal, utility, or infrastructure projects.

Success in this role requires maintaining full EM 385 compliance, proactively identifying hazards, effectively coordinating with government personnel and contractors, and ensuring mechanical utility construction activities are executed safely while supporting project quality and schedule objectives.

Salary: $56 per hour