Site Safety And Health Officer

Location: Columbus

Description

+ Our client's OSP group has won a large contract in NM along the boarder to include, underground trenching/plowing, fiber runs, pole mounts, camera installation, etc.

+ This work will be performed along side of Barnard (prime) in which they are in need of a SSHO to oversee OSHA practices/regulations, compliance, regulatory review/protocol, site safety inspections/planning, audits, accident prevention planning, lead safety meeting/toolbox talks (implement morning stretches), etc. This resource should understand OSHA, EM 385-1-1, safety flow down with sub contractors and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). This is not limited to crane/lifting operations including critical lifts, night/low visibility operations, excavation, trenching, fiber installation (direct-bury, getting, splicing, testing), electrical equipment installation, yard operations, etc.

+ This work is built out until the end of 2027- beginning of 2028 where the contract can end or if work is available extend contract with FTE opportunity.

+ The work environment/location is very rural. Barnard have onsite man camps that include private 1 bedroom housing with full kitchen and bathroom.

+ Resources can stay onsite, will get $45/day per diem, and onsite company vehicle.

+ Day to day will include a 90 mile stretch bouncing in between multiple sites and crews, morning safety meetings (stretch), open to working 5-6 12 hour days (12am-12pm overnight). Resources can go home on weekends on their own costs.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

- Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Specialist at the client site, with no production or construction management duties.

- Enforce the approved Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and Accident Prevention Plan (APP) per contract requirements.

- Ensure full compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and all safety requirements imposed by Barnard, the Owner, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Daily Site Operations

- Conduct and document daily site safety inspections.

- Prepare and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).

- Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks.

- Coordinate safety compliance across all subcontractors and vendors.

- Enforce corrective actions and verify compliance prior to resumption of work.

- Exercise Stop-Work Authority for any unsafe act or condition until corrected to the satisfaction of Barnard and the Owner.

High-Risk Activity Oversight

Monitor and control the following high-risk activities:

- Crane and lifting operations, including critical lifts

- Night work and low-visibility operations

- Excavation and trenching

- Fiber installation (direct-bury, jetting, splicing, and testing)

- Electrical and equipment installation

- Laydown Yard Operations

Skills

compliance, risk management, risk compliance, site safety, incident handling, incident reporting, Underground construction, Construction, Telecommunication, Telecommunications construction, Inspection, Fiber optic, Osp

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Incident Notification & Reporting

In strict alignment with client subcontract requirements, the Safety Specialist/Inspector shall:

- Provide immediate notification to client of any accident, near miss, or unsafe condition.

- Submit written notice within 24 hours for: any injury requiring physician care; property or utility damage exceeding (or with potential to exceed) $500; or any incident that could have resulted in serious injury, whether or not injury occurred.

- Prepare and submit detailed written incident reports, corrective action documentation, and follow-up verification.

- Maintain all safety records required for audit, regulatory review, and project closeout.

Authority

- Full Stop-Work Authority for any safety violation or unsafe condition.

- Authority to require corrective actions prior to continuation of work.

- Authority to remove personnel from site for safety non-compliance.

- Direct access to Barnard project leadership and Corporate Safety leadership.

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED.

- 4-8 years of experience in construction safety or a related field required.

- Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Specialized Experience Required

- Minimum 4-8 years of experience serving as a Safety Officer / SSHO on federal construction projects of similar scope and complexity.

- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (minimum).

- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.

- Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations.

- Proven experience with incident investigation, reporting, and corrective action tracking.

- Demonstrated experience enforcing subcontractor safety flow-down requirements.

- Experience on CBP, DHS, USACE, or similar federal projects.

- Crane safety and critical lift planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- EM 385-1-1 SSHO certification.

- CSP, ASP, or CHST professional credential.

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