Site Safety and Health Officer - San Francisco, CA

Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Location: San Francisco, CA Salary: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 (Based on experience and education) PRIMARY FUNCTION: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) supports the HSE Director at the project level to ensure that company, Federal, State, and local policies and procedures are followed in the field in regard to health, safety, and the environment. The SSHO is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project safety including compliance with the corporate Health and Safety Program, project-specific Accident Prevention Plans, and Health and Safety Plans. The SSHO is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and taking actions to control the hazards of the project site and to protect the safety of workers, property, and the environment. Projects are typically for Federal clients including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Navy, and The U.S. Department of Energy. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: SSHO typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following: - Setting appropriate safety standards and implementation of these safety standards - Designating proper personal protective equipment (PPE) levels with the assistance of the HSE Director and assuring the required protective equipment is readily available - Conducting of corporate, site-specific, and tailgate safety training for employees - Performing daily site safety inspections to assure the safety of employees, visitors, and clients - Performing or arranging for the necessary air monitoring on site as directed by the HSE Director, implemented by the project SSHO, or 3rd party designer. - Maintaining site health and safety records, including worker training certifications, tailgate safety meetings, Safety Data Sheets/chemical inventory and hazard communication, inspection/audit records, safety plans, and activity hazard analysis (AHA) development and implementation. - Informing the HSE Director as to the effectiveness of the Health and Safety Program and any necessary changes - Answering employee questions regarding the Health and Safety Program - Enforcing work rules for employees, including all site personnel utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) - Assuring chemical products used on site are managed effectively, including receiving, chemical inventory, storage, placarding and labeling, permits, inspections, transportation, and waste disposal. - Enforcing high safety standards including a clean job site - Identifying immediate risks to human health or the environment and STOP WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION - Five (5) or more years of experience in environmental remediation, construction industry, or general industry safety experience - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification (STS, CHST) preferred - Experience working on projects with knowledge of USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM385-1-1) preferred - OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with appropriate yearly updates - OSHA 8-hour Supervisor training - OSHA-30 hour trained - First-aid, CPR, BBP, and AED trained - Training and experience conducting exposure monitoring/air sampling - Proficient computer skills with ability to electronically track and document project information. - Ability and experience in managing multiple subcontractors in the field for complex projects with frequent to regular interactions involving clients and regulatory agency personnel during the course of field activities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Proactive communications skills - Conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills - Clear and concise communication in both written and verbal form - Ability to be diplomatic or firm when necessary - Detail-oriented and able to work autonomously - Ability to manage assigned tasks with confidence and ease - Ability to prioritize and organize assignments - Self-starter, able to manage changing conditions - Ability to work under pressure and prioritize conflicting demands - Knowledge of human resource policies and procedures WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: - Lift and carry up to 49 pounds (e.g., one bag of sand) over short distances - Take a baseline, annual, and exit HAZWOPER medical surveillance exam - Attend annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training - Ability and medical clearance to wear a respirator - Complete at least 8 hours of formal safety and health related coursework annually - Attend up to 50 hours safety and health related training annually (HAZWOPER, fall protection, hazardous energy control, confined space, excavation, etc.) - Work will be primarily performed in the field on project sites.