Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or related construction field.
Willingness to travel and relocate for domestic and international project sites.
Minimum of 10 years as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).
Strong ability to interpret technical information and regulations.
Detail-oriented with effective communication skills.
Physical capability to wear PPE and meet job demands, including lifting and navigating tight spaces.
Knowledge of federal construction safety requirements and OSHA 1926 regulations.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and improvement of safety policies and processes.
Enforce safety practices with a strong presence on job sites.
Prepare and review Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.
Coordinate drug screening for construction projects.
Develop and present safety training for field employees.
Manage the procurement and adequacy of safety equipment for crews.
Distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) regularly to field crews.
Assist with accident investigations and reporting as needed.
Engage daily with field crews professionally and courteously.
Communicate with clients, emphasizing customer service on projects.
Conduct site safety inspections and coordinate corrections with contractors.
Track safety trends and provide insights to reduce incidents and costs.
Benefits
Opportunities for travel and relocation.
Comprehensive safety training programs.
Access to personal protective equipment (PPE).
Engagement in a collaborative safety culture.
Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Overview
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related construction field.
Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located domestically and internationally, so relocation and/or travel are required.
Must have 10 years of Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical information, rules, regulations, agency rules, and executive orders.
Must be detail-oriented and an effective communicator.
Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirator, and meet the physical demands of the position, such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, squatting and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work.
A sound knowledge of relevant federal requirements for construction industry.
Completion of 10-hour OSHA training.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations.
Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the implementation, enforcement and continuous improvement of Barnard safety policies and processes.
Enforce safe practices with a visible presence on jobsites.
Prepare and review Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.
Coordinate drug screening requirements for construction projects.
Develop, coordinate and/or present specific safety training for field employees.
Coordinate the purchase, issuance, adequacy and use of safety equipment (PPE) for field crews.
Develop and coordinate safety forms/policies for use by field crews.
Distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to field crews on routine basis.
Assist with accident investigation/reporting, as needed.
Communicate and interact with field crews daily, with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
Communicate with our clients on a project basis with an emphasis on customer service.
Engage in site safety inspections; coordinate corrections with all contractors.
Track and provide insight into common issues, trends, problems, and opportunities to reduce losses and incident costs; maintain information and performance measurement systems to ensure that loss information is tracked and effectively communicated.
Participate in pre-construction and regular contractor status meetings.
