Site Safety & Health Officers

W3Global; Gurnee (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Project duration: 2 years

Immediate start

Résumé du poste

W3Global is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer for a NAVFAC construction project at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. The SSHO will manage on-site safety programs and work with Government representatives to ensure compliance.

The role covers accident prevention, daily inspections, safety meetings, and oversight of high-hazard work, with a strong emphasis on coordination, documentation, and incident reporting. Immediate on-site commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 2 SSHO or higher under EM 385-1-1 (2024).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry card.
• 24 hours of formal safety training within the last 5 years, in addition to OSHA 30.
• 3+ years of construction safety experience within the last 10 years on projects of similar type, size, and complexity (2+ years with a qualifying safety degree or accredited certification).
• Proven experience writing and maintaining APPs and AHAs.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED and ability to pass a background check for military base access.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and keep current the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and AHAs under EM 385-1-1 (2024).
• Conduct and document daily site inspections and track deficiencies to closure.
• Lead site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and pre-work safety meetings.
• Oversee high-hazard work such as confined space, excavation, fall protection, formwork, concrete placement, and crane/rigging operations.
• Verify subcontractor compliance, training records, and Competent Person designations.
• Report and investigate incidents and near misses; prepare monthly exposure reports and OSHA 300/300A records.

Connaissances

OSHA 30-Hour

Level 2 SSHO

Accredited safety cert

Emergency response training

Construction safety

Formation

B.S. in Safety or related field

Accredited safety certification

Outils

APPs and AHAs writing

OSHA regulations knowledge

Description du poste

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) - NAVFAC Project

At a Glance

Location: Naval Station Great Lakes, IL

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Project: NAVFAC Construction Project

Project Duration: 2 Years

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

About The Job

The client is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a NAVFAC construction project at Naval Station Great Lakes. The work involves the repair and replacement of water treatment plant clearwells, including cast-in-place concrete, process piping, excavation, and confined space work in and around an operating utility facility.

The SSHO will manage the on-site safety and health program under EM 385-1-1 (2024) and work directly with the project team and the Government's representatives.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and keep current the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) under EM 385-1-1 (2024).
• Conduct and document daily site inspections and track deficiencies to closure.
• Lead site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and preparatory and pre-work safety meetings.
• Oversee high-hazard work, including confined space entry, excavation, fall protection, formwork and concrete placement, and crane/rigging operations.
• Verify subcontractor compliance, training records, and Competent Person designations.
• Report and investigate incidents and near misses; prepare monthly exposure reports and OSHA 300/300A records.
• Serve as the contractor's safety point of contact with the NAVFAC COR, with authority to stop work.

Required Qualifications

• Qualifies as a Level 2 SSHO or higher under EM 385-1-1 (2024).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (or General Industry) card.
• 24 hours of documented formal safety and health training within the last 5 years, in addition to OSHA 30.
• 3+ years of construction safety experience within the last 10 years on projects of similar type, size, and complexity (2+ years with a qualifying safety degree or accredited certification).
• Proven experience writing and maintaining APPs and AHAs.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Able to pass a background check for military base access (REAL ID or passport required).
• Available full time on site whenever work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifies as a Level 1 SSHO, with 5+ years of similar-project safety experience within the last 10 years.
• BCSP certification (CHST, CSP, ASP, or OHST).
• 40-hour EM 385-1-1 course (2024 edition).
• Prior NAVFAC or USACE project experience, including ENG Form 6282 designation.
• Competent Person training in confined space, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and scaffolding.
• Experience on water or wastewater treatment projects, especially permit-required confined space work in an operating facility.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Project Duration: 2 Years
• Anticipated Start Date: Immediately