Site Safety & Health Officer - AI

Summary

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) develops, coordinates, and supervises the implementation and maintenance of a project occupational health and safety program designed to prevent injury, occupational illness, and property damage. The SSHO works with the on-site superintendent and/or Field Team Lead, project management team, subcontractors, and other third-party entities to develop construction means and methods that meet all the minimum OSHA and other applicable regulatory minimum standards for safety and health.

The salary range for this position is $115,382-$144,228 per year.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

Please Note:This posting is intended to build our talent pool for future opportunities. Although there is not an immediate opening for this position, applications will be kept on file and reviewed when opportunities become available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Draft project-specific manuals, including preparation and distribution of updates.
• Determines applicability of administrative and regulatory requirements and other health and safety laws and implements applicable regulations and standards. Maintain current knowledge of regulations and practices applicable to the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Establishes and implements safety training objectives. Plans and schedules tasks related to health and safety. Conducts safety/health-related training. Maintains all records and data related to employee training, medical examinations, licenses, and certifications. Conducts safety orientation and weekly safety meetings.
• Represent the company in inspections and hearings conducted by USACE, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Conduct and supervise site inspections, job hazard analyses, and other evaluations to identify the hazards and potential risks. Makes recommendations to managers as required and implements appropriate corrective actions. Conducts audits of corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulations and corrective action.
• Reviews and approves subcontractor site-specific safety plans.
• Conducts post-accident investigations and makes recommendations for changes in equipment and processes to correct unsafe conditions. Assesses accident statistics to determine requirements for new or modified training.
• Assists with risk management and environmental health issues.
• Prepares, recommends, and administers the budget for the area of responsibility.
• Prepares complex analytical documents and correspondence.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, prime and subcontractors, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Promotes a culture that encourages, recognizes, and rewards safe conduct.
• Conduct presentations on assigned topics as assigned.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures; assemble and interpret statistical data.
• Prepare reports and manually interpret and summarize technical and/or complex information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of work at a progressive nature with at least 5 years of experience on similar projects with the Federal Government.
• 5 years of construction industry safety experience.
• 2 years of experience may be substituted with CSP certification. OR 2 years of experience may be substituted with a degree in Safety & Health.
• 30-hour OSHA training or equivalent.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of USACE EM 385-1-1 and industrial and occupational safety and health program administration.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of employee training.
• Knowledge of report preparation and statistical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP certification.
• Strong experience in demolition, abatement, and environmental remediation projects.
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others in written form, including emails and reports.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Quality/Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly of high quality.
• Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the office with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. This job may be both indoors and outdoors and may be subject to changes in temperature and noise levels. While outdoors, may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, extreme ambient weather conditions, and noise levels. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00, or as business needs dictate