Site Safety And Health Officer

Job Description

A leading telecommunications infrastructure project is seeking a Site Safety & Health Specialist (SSHO) to support a large-scale Outside Plant (OSP) construction program in New Mexico. Project activities include:

• Underground trenching and plowing
• Fiber installation and testing
• Pole-mounted equipment installation
• Camera installation
• Electrical equipment installation
• Laydown yard operations

The SSHO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of site safety, including OSHA compliance, EM 385-1-1 requirements, accident prevention planning, audits, site inspections, regulatory compliance, toolbox talks, and daily safety meetings. This individual must have experience working with subcontractors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and high‑risk construction activities.

The project is expected to continue through late 2027 to early 2028 , with the potential for extension or conversion to a full‑time opportunity based on project needs.

• Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Specialist (SSHO) with no production or construction management responsibilities.
• Enforce the approved Site‑Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and applicable project safety requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all project personnel.

• Conduct and document daily site safety inspections.
• Prepare and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and stretch‑and‑flex programs.
• Coordinate safety compliance across subcontractors and vendors.
• Enforce corrective actions and verify compliance before work resumes.
• Exercise Stop‑Work Authority when unsafe acts or conditions are identified.

Monitor And Oversee The Following 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

The Safety Specialist Will

• Provide immediate notification of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Submit written notification within 24 hours for:
• Injuries requiring physician care
• Property or utility damage exceeding, or potentially exceeding, $500
• Incidents that could have resulted in serious injury, regardless of whether an injury occurred
• Prepare and submit incident reports, corrective action documentation, and follow‑up verifications.
• Maintain all safety records required for audits, regulatory reviews, and project closeout.

• Full Stop‑Work Authority for any safety violation or unsafe condition.
• Authority to require corrective actions before work continues.
• Authority to remove personnel from the site for safety non‑compliance.
• Direct access to project and corporate safety leadership.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4–8 years of construction safety or related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience serving as a Safety Officer or SSHO on construction projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Current OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Certification (or ability to obtain during onboarding).
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action tracking.
• Experience enforcing subcontractor safety compliance requirements.

• EM 385-1-1 SSHO Certification.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician).
• Experience supporting CBP, DHS, USACE, or other federal construction projects.
• Experience with crane safety and critical lift planning.

• 4+ years of onsite construction safety experience, including site safety planning, accident prevention planning, SSHO responsibilities, OSHA compliance, and regulatory oversight.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 requirements, including reporting, incident investigations, corrective…