Site Safety Specialist / SSHO - Construction

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 3 weeks

Sick days: 5

Floating holidays: 3

Holidays: 10 per year

Travel: Limited

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Site Safety and Health Officer to support the Minot Air Force Base, ND. The role focuses on implementing site safety programs, conducting inspections, and enforcing safety directives to protect workers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include developing APPs/AHA, training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance with EM 385-1-1 standards on the federally managed project.

Qualifications

• Requires OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Experience in construction safety inspection and administration is preferred (5+ years).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement site safety programs and develop site-specific APPs & AHA.
• Oversee procurement of safety supplies and training for employees and subs.
• Act as on-site SSHO per EM 385-1-1 standards and enforce safety directives.
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections and investigate incidents; complete required reports.

Skills

Safety program management

OSHA knowledge

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Security clearances

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

OSHA 500 or 510 Trainer course for construction

EM-385-1-1 40 hour Training Course

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our federal team supporting the Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND.

Pay range: $75,000 - $95,000. Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total). Travel: Limited. Primary work is based at the Minot Air Force Base.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Site/Task Specific Safety Program for this location, including creation of each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
• Oversee and authorize procurement of project safety supplies and equipment; implement site safety training of JCFS direct employees and subcontractor safety training.
• Act as designated on‑site competent person and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), as defined by The Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 standards.
• Enforce safety directives per JCFS Safety Program, site‑specific APPs and EM 385-1-1.
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections; conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports; maintain the OSHA form 300.
• Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution; ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
• Develop professional working relationships with government and subcontractor safety organizations.
• Establish initiatives to enhance the JCFS safety program.
• Own/Accountable for Safety Execution within the assigned project location.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• 30‑hour OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing Safety training thereafter (8 hours per year) or the ability to obtain OSHA 30‑hour certification within first 30 days of employment.
• Construction safety inspection and administration experience. 5+ years preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and badges as required for the sites being supported.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, USACE safety regulations (EM-385-1-1), NAVFAC, ANSI, NFPA 70-E, and other State and Federal regulatory standards.
• Experience in safety program implementation and oversight, and/or facilities operations and maintenance.
• Experience writing and implementing site specific safety plans; Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), etc.
• Competent Person level trainer for Fall Protection/Electrical/Confined Space/Asbestos, etc.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
• Able to recognize hazards and identify controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field; or equivalent experience.
• OSHA 500 or 510 – Trainer course for construction.
• EM-385-1-1 40 hour Training Course.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.