Site Safety and Health Officer; SSHO

Construction Site Safety & Health Officer

Doyon Management Services (DMS) provides Design-Build and General Construction Services on demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.

The construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for developing and reviewing the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting activity hazard analyses, updating the plan as needed, providing on-site safety education, organizing toolbox safety meetings, ensuring overall safety compliance, and adopting a proactive, innovative approach to resolving site-specific safety challenges. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full-time on-site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings
• Present safety evaluations and coordinate with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings
• Communicate effectively with the Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Government Quality Assurance Representative, OSHA, Environmental personnel, Fire Marshals, Crane Safety, subcontractors, and tradesmen
• Maintain safety records and manage all required reporting
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence
  - Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values
  - Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service
  - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Safety and Security
  - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork
  - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
  - Ensures accuracy and completeness in one's own work and in the work and information of others
• Organizing and Planning
  - Systematically develops plans, prioritizes tasks, organizes resources, and manages timelines to achieve business goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a federal construction SSHO
• Must have recent experience working on federal construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class

Preferred:

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• Certification in the following areas:
  
  - Fall Protection, HAZWOPER 40, Lead Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Management (Attendant and Rescue), General Competent Person, Trenching and Shoring Competent Person, Control of Hazardous Energies, Forklift, Man-Lift, and Fire Watch Training
• Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years
  - Includes training for Competent Person status in at least the following areas:
  Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Health Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Most of the work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, involving a diverse range of people with varying functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The role requires performing a variety of physical tasks, including climbing, balancing,…