Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

CareerArc; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to ensure safety compliance at construction sites. In this pivotal role, you will develop and review safety plans, conduct inspections, and provide on-site safety education. Your expertise will help create a safe work environment, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and fostering a culture of safety among subcontractors and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on safety practices while working closely with a variety of stakeholders. If you are passionate about safety and possess the necessary experience, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years construction experience and 5 years as SSHO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections and prepare safety reports.
• Develop and review Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses.

Skills

Safety Inspections

Hazard Analysis

Communication

Report Writing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

10 years of construction experience

5 years of SSHO experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Doyon Management Services (DMS) provides Design-Build and General Construction Services on demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.

The construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for developing and reviewing the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting activity hazard analyses, updating the plan as needed, providing on-site safety education, organizing toolbox safety meetings, ensuring overall safety compliance, and adopting a proactive, innovative approach to resolving site-specific safety challenges. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full-time on-site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct daily site inspections and prepare daily safety reports to ensure compliance
• Develop and review the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and crane and rigging plans
• Provide on-site safety education for subcontractors
• Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety issues related to new definable features of work
• Oversee site-specific safety activities, including permit-required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Prioritize daily tasks to ensure safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and 1926
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports as required
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements
• Conduct first-day site safety orientations for all new employees
• Maintain the OSHA 300 log
• Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site
• Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved
• Maintain an up-to-date list of hazardous chemicals (SDS/MSDS) on site
• Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings
• Present safety evaluations and coordinate with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings
• Communicate effectively with the Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Government Quality Assurance Representative, OSHA, Environmental personnel, Fire Marshals, Crane Safety, subcontractors, and tradesmen
• Maintain safety records and manage all required reporting
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values - Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail - Ensures accuracy and completeness in one’s own work and in the work and information of others.
• Organizing and Planning - Systematically develops plans, prioritizes tasks, organizes resources, and manages timelines to achieve business goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction SSHO
• Experience working on construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class

Preferred:

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• Certification in the following areas: - Fall Protection, HAZWOPER 40, Lead Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Management (Attendant and Rescue), General Competent Person, Trenching and Shoring Competent Person, Control of Hazardous Energies, Forklift, Man-Lift, and Fire Watch Training
• Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years - Includes training for Competent Person status in at least the following areas: Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Health Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Most of the work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, involving a diverse range of people with varying functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The role requires performing a variety of physical tasks, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and engaging in repetitive motions. It involves light work, exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 15 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Close visual acuity is essential for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, reading, inspecting small defects or parts, operating machines (including inspection), using measurement devices, and assembling or fabricating parts at close distances. The position also requires occasional to frequent travel.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary range for this position is $92,159-$135,239 per year. Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location. Employees are eligible to enroll in medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, employee assistance program, group and voluntary life and disability insurance and 401(k) retirement plan. Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, 5 bereavement and 10 jury duty paid leave.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Doyon’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

DRUG TESTING: This position is a Safety-Sensitive Role with Federal Background/Security Clearance Requirements. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, is a mandatory part of our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

We are a Federal Contractor and comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law, and the poster is available here.

If you need assistance or special accommodations during the application process, please contact the appropriate Human Resources Department at [e-mail].