Site Safety and Health Officer; SSHO Federal Construction

Location
Newport, Rhode Island | On-site

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The SSHO will lead day-to-day jobsite safety for the prime contractor and oversee subcontractor compliance with the applicable edition of EM 385-1-1, OSHA construction standards, and project-specific safety requirements. Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) construction projects is preferred.

• Implement and maintain the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and verify that prime contractor and subcontractor crews follow it.
• Conduct and document daily safety inspections, identify hazards, track deficiencies, and verify that corrective actions are complete.
• Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) with supervisors and subcontractors before work begins and when work methods or site conditions change.
• Lead safety orientations and briefings. Maintain inspection logs, training records, and other required safety documentation.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions warrant it and verify that hazards are addressed before work resumes.
• Report and investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Serve as the designated on-site SSHO under ENG Form 6282 and coordinate safety matters with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives.

• Meet the project’s Level 1 SSHO qualifications and be eligible for designation on ENG Form 6282.
• Document at least five years of continuous construction safety experience.
• Provide proof of OSHA 30-hour Construction training and at least 24 hours of formal safety training per year.
• Complete the 40-hour contract safety awareness course covering EM 385-1-1, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1. Candidates who need to complete or renew the course must do so within 60 days of contract award, subject to the project specifications.