Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job Title

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job Description

Cape Fox Mountain Point is seeking a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to work at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) in Fort Worth, TX. Safety responsibilities will include the development of and implement site-specific health and safety plans, enforcing policies, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines. This project is to Add/Alter (ADAL) the Fuel Cell Hangar, Building 1674, to support the 136th Airlift Wing's C-130J aircraft mission at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, TX. The primary objective of this project is to execute a full facility modification to appropriately and safely accommodate the C-130J aircraft. This work includes, but is not limited to, extending the hangar structure, replacing the legacy foam fire suppression system with a modern water system, and reconfiguring the associated internal support, safety, and building support systems to align with the C-130J and current mission requirements.

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00

The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for fulltime, benefit eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance as well as 401K with company match.

The SSHO is responsible for the management of the Contractor Health and Safety Program (for purposes of this requirement, the Health and Safety Program is equivalent to Safety and Occupational Health Program in EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual). The position shall have the minimum qualifications set forth in EM 385-1-1.

The SSHO supports internal department development of the safety program for standard operating procedures (SOPs), deliverables, subcontractors, employees to embed the quality and safety culture of Zero accidents in the company. The employee will help improve and/or develop internal safety and quality control policies. The position will oversee the subcontractors and safety specialists in support of project managers, site superintendents and their construction projects. The position will conduct training, investigate incidents, and provide recommendations for improvement, aiming to create a safe and compliant workplace environment. The employee will maintain company safety records and training records for OSHA compliance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties include:

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to OSHA guidelines and EM385-1-1
• Must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report.
• Conduct equipment inspections
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses.
• Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors and make available to the Contracting Officer upon request. Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.
• Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.
• Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.
• Develop and or review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1, and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.
• Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.
• Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.
• Work directly with the subcontractors to ensure timely submission of all safety documentation so the schedule is not impacted. Work with the superintendent and quality control manager to coordinate this effort.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction safety and health industry (preferably heavy civil)
• Five (5) years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/ managing general construction (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or
• Five (5) years of continuous general industry safety experience in supervising/ managing general industry (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or
• Knowledgeable with the provisions of EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual, dated March 2024

Certifications and training should include:

• 24 hours of documented SOH-related training within the previous 5 years, then 24 hours every 3 years during the contract
• 5 years of cumulative safety experience within the last 10 years, managing or implementing an SOH program on projects similar in industry type, size, and complexity.
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction Training Program
• First Aid/CPR certification

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven skills to identify onsite construction hazards and recommend/implement elimination, mitigation or controls
• Proven knowledge of construction equipment, methods, and processes and how to incorporate best safe practices in our daily activities
• Ability to work under deadline pressure, handle stress and deliver professional results
• Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deliverables
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization
• Experience conducting safety training and the ability to connect with frontline employees
• Ability to travel to company work sites, as needed
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Safety

• Meet OSHA training requirements specific to project work and ensure project team employees meet the requirements
• Ensures adherence to all company safety rules and SOPs in area of responsibility
• Rectifies unsafe actions and/or conditions immediately
• Participates in maintaining safe work environment by sharing and participating in all safety related meetings, training, etc.

Category

Facilities: Planning, Design, Management, Construction & Safety

Location

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) - Fort Worth, TX 76127 US (Primary)

Education

Associate's Degree