Site Safety and Health Officer; Contingent Upon Award - Fort Carson, C

Site Safety and Health Officer (Contingent Upon Contract Award) – Fort Carson, Colorado

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is assigned to a large government healthcare facility program, including a hospital. The SSHO is responsible for the safety and health program, providing employees and customer personnel with a safe and healthful workplace that promotes the prevention of injuries and damage or loss to property and the environment. The SSHO is responsible for monitoring all Operations & Maintenance activities, leading other safety personnel on safety matters, adhering to EM 385-1-1, supporting the development of health and safety policies and programs, advising and instructing on various safety‑related topics, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing preventative measures.

• Monitoring all O&M activities supported as part of the contract, including work conducted by subcontractors. Ensure work is completed in compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
• Reviewing existing policies and measures, organizing safety training, inspecting premises, work activities, investigating incidents, and preparing reports on occurrences.
• Providing safety plans and approved Activity Hazard Analyses in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and all contract requirements.
• Identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with legislation (OSHA, EPA), and promoting a culture of health and safety in the workplace.
• Implementing accident prevention controls, and providing program management and technical guidance on diverse, high‑risk and/or complex hazardous conditions.
• Working on‑site, at a minimum, during the facility’s normal duty hours.
• Serving as the primary point of contact, responsible for all aspects of the management and administration of the company’s safety management program.
• Maintaining all required program documentation and applicable reports.
• Designating, assigning, coordinating, and monitoring of Alternate SSHOs, Designated Representatives (DR) and Competent Persons (CP) as required by the contractor’s accepted Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), especially when work assigned must be accomplished outside of normal duty hours.
• Conducting staff training, safety briefings, and safety inspections.
• Completing continuous education requirements to maintain safety competencies.
• May require travel to other contract sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Five (5) years of continuous safety experience in supervising or managing general industry/construction/O&M, including managing safety programs or processes, or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls. Experience in a hospital, highly preferred.
• Experience must include implementing safety programs per EM‑385‑1‑1. Evidence of formal training in EM‑385‑1‑1, highly preferred. Shall also have working experience with NFPA, EPA, TJC, OSHA codes and standards.
• OSHA thirty (30)-hour training certificate or training card (or course completion certificate if within ninety (90) calendar days of having completed the training and card has not yet been issued).
• Resume or certificates demonstrating, for a minimum of the last five (5) years, the applicant has maintained competencies through eight (8) hours of formal safety and health related training per year. A detailed description is required for any training for which a certificate is not available. Generic descriptions are not acceptable.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL CERTIFICATIONS.
• Experience in federal government contracting desired.
• Excellent customer service, management, and employee relations skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to work independently and recommend solutions to problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while attending to multiple tasks and demands.

Must be able to communicate effectively with customer(s), direct and indirect staff, supervisors, and office personnel.

A background check and drug screening will be conducted for this position.

Pegasus Support Services, LLC is a Federal Government Contractor and is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of a disability.