Site Safety and Health Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $–$ annually (Tessera positions new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values – Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity – and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment.

Tessera is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to lead, execute, and support all aspects of the company’s Safety Program and contractual safety requirements. The SSHO develops, implements, and maintains a safety program that complies with EM 385‑1‑1, OSHA, DOD, Army, Federal, state, and local safety and health regulations. The role collaborates directly with the Site Manager, leadership team, Quality Manager, and Safety Technicians to ensure safety is fully integrated into the site’s Quality Control/Reliability/Safety (QCRS) framework.

• Ensure site operations comply with EM 385‑1‑1, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and customer safety requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for all site activities.
• Lead safety inspections, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and notice‑only events; prepare reports and conduct root‑cause analyses using 5 Whys or HFACS.
• Coordinate and deliver required safety training in accordance with regulations and the APP.
• Maintain accurate safety data and ensure timely reporting in Workday and to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Support and train Safety Representatives and promote daily safety awareness.
• Partner with site leadership to foster a strong, employee‑focused safety culture.
• Participate in safety meetings, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational or industrial safety, Industrial Psychology, Construction Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of continuous occupational safety experience in a dynamic construction, trades, or manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory/management experience of general construction or general industry safety programs, including hazard analyses and risk controls.
• OSHA 30‑hour General Industry or Construction Industry course (web‑based courses acceptable if instructor interaction is possible).
• Preferred certifications:
  Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or other third‑party credentials (e.g., AIHA, BCSP).

Employees must be able to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking; standing or sitting for several hours; climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for…