Construction Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO

Overview

Doyon Management Services (DMS) provides Design‑Build and General Construction Services on demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government‑owned facilities and military installations.

The construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for developing and reviewing the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting activity hazard analyses, updating the plan as needed, providing on‑site safety education, organizing toolbox safety meetings, ensuring overall safety compliance, and adopting a proactive, innovative approach to resolving site‑specific safety challenges. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full‑time on‑site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement.

• Conduct daily site inspections and prepare daily safety reports to ensure compliance
• Develop and review the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and crane and rigging plans
• Provide on‑site safety education for subcontractors
• Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety issues related to new definable features of work
• Oversee site‑specific safety activities, including permit‑required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Prioritize daily tasks to ensure safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule
• Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of EM‑385‑1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and 1926
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports as required
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements
• Conduct first‑day site safety orientations for all new employees
• Maintain the OSHA 300 log
• Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site
• Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved
• Maintain an up‑to‑date list of hazardous chemicals (SDS/MSDS) on site
• Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self‑evaluation checklist
• Other duties as assigned

• Perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings
• Present safety evaluations and coordinate with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings
• Communicate effectively with the Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Government Quality Assurance Representative, OSHA, Environmental personnel, Fire Marshals, Crane Safety, subcontractors, and tradesmen
• Maintain safety records and manage all required reporting
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values – Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co‑workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and completeness in one’s own work and in the work and information of others
• Organizing and Planning – Systematically develops plans, prioritizes tasks, organizes resources, and manages timelines to achieve business goals

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a federal construction SSHO
• Must have recent experience working on federal construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
• 30‑hour OSHA construction safety class

Preferred:

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• Certification in the following areas:
  Fall Protection, HAZWOPER 40, Lead Awareness, Blood‑Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined…