Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO

The Construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) hold key responsibilities in ensuring project quality and safety standards.

The SSHO develops and reviews the Accident Prevention Plan, conducts hazard analyses, provides on-site safety education, organizes toolbox safety meetings, and ensures overall safety compliance. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan while providing full-time safety and occupational health management, including site surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement.

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Review and approve submittals, process, and understand RFI's
• Create a Daily Activity Report to be a detailed, thorough, and complete historical record of the day's daily activities
• Work with others in a team environment to ensure contract requirements, project goals, and objectives are met
• 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

• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety management role Preferably USACE Projects
• Must possess EM-385
• Knowledge of the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) is Mandatory.

• Degree in Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on proactive quality management.
• Ability to work on-site in Little Rock, AR area.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, navigate uneven terrain, and perform tasks that may require physical exertion.