Site Safety and Health Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer Overview

Harper Construction is seeking an SSHO for an F-35 hangar project at NAS Fallon:
Home of Top Gun, located near Fallon, NV.

Are you intrigued about the opportunity to work on unique military projects, including aircraft hangars, barracks, and headquarters buildings? Do you prioritize quality and excellence in all facets of your job? Are you excited about challenging work and opportunities for growth? If these statements resonate with you, then we encourage you to apply.

As a family-owned business, we take pride in our company culture and value the people who help make us an industry leader in Design-Build construction. Since 1974, Harper Construction has been committed to the satisfaction of both our employees and our clients. There are many opportunities to work and live in different places across the United States, as well as a chance to learn from experienced construction professionals.

• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the public.
• Conduct new employee safety orientation and ongoing job-specific safety training.
• Draft and conduct weekly “all-hands safety meetings” with the entire project workforce.
• Enforce safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections.
• Participate in safety pre-construction meetings.
• Identify known/potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain a comprehensive Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and safety documentation binder on site.

• Able to meet the qualifications of USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual (2014) Section 1.
  • 30 Hour OSHA Construction certification or equivalent
  • 5 years of continuous experience in construction safety and health in supervising/managing general construction
  • Current 1st aid/CPR certification

• Degree in Safety and Health or related discipline.
• 40 Hour EM-385 1-1 (2014) training certificate.
• Structural Steel, concrete, and CMU construction experience.
• OSHA 500 OTI Train the Trainer certification.
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED Trainer.
• Competent and/or experienced in Haz Com, Fall Protection, Aerial lifts, Scaffolding, PPE requirements, Confined Space, Ladders, LOTO, Trenching/ Excavation, Demolition, and Heavy Equipment.
• Certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
• Ability to review, revise, save, and digitally sign Activity Hazard Analysis as well as associated safety documentation.
• Experience with Procore.
• Be able to pass a background check and get a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) base access pass.

• $105,000 to $115,000 salary range
  • The offered rate will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience.
• This position is eligible for our benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid holidays, and vacation.

Harper Construction Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.