Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) | Federal Construction

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services; 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

Location
Newport, Rhode Island | On-site

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The SSHO will lead day-to-day jobsite safety for the prime contractor and oversee subcontractor compliance with the applicable edition of EM 385-1-1, OSHA construction standards, and project-specific safety requirements. Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) construction projects is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and verify that prime contractor and subcontractor crews follow it.
• Conduct and document daily safety inspections, identify hazards, track deficiencies, and verify that corrective actions are complete.
• Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) with supervisors and subcontractors before work begins and when work methods or site conditions change.
• Lead safety orientations and briefings. Maintain inspection logs, training records, and other required safety documentation.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions warrant it and verify that hazards are addressed before work resumes.
• Report and investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Serve as the designated on-site SSHO under ENG Form 6282 and coordinate safety matters with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives.

Required Qualifications for Newport

• Meet the project’s Level 1 SSHO qualifications and be eligible for designation on 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 contract safety awareness course covering EM 385-1-1, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1. Candidates who need to complete or renew the course must do so within 60 days of contract award, subject to the project specifications.