Site Safety Health Officer​/SSHO

We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our federal team in the Norfolk, VA regional area. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) supports federal agencies by modernizing military installations, DoD and other facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable and secure.

Pay range:
Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment; vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total); travel:
Norfolk, VA regional area.

• Responsible for implementation of the Site/Task Specific Safety Program at location, including creation of each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
• Oversee and authorize procurement of project safety supplies and equipment; responsible for implementation of site safety training of JCFS direct employees and subcontractor safety training.
• Designated on-site competent person and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1.
• Enforce safety directives per JCFS Safety Program, site-specific APPs and EM-385-1-1.
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections; conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports; maintain OSHA Form 300; maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution; ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Travel between the various sites within the region may be required; additional travel for startup, training, etc. as needed.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
• Own and account for Safety Execution within the assigned project location.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing safety training thereafter (8 hours per year) or ability to obtain OSHA 30 hour certification within first 30 days of employment.
• Construction safety inspection and administration experience; five (5) or more years continuous experience with construction safety preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel 25%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background, criminal history, employment and credit check).

• Understanding of OSHA, USACE safety regulations (EM-385-1-1), NAVFAC, ANSI, NFPA 70-E, and other state and federal standards.
• Experience in safety program implementation and oversight, and/or facilities operations and maintenance.
• Competent Person level trainer for Fall Protection, Electrical, Confined Space, Asbestos, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures; acceptance of responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
• Ability to recognize hazards and identify controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards.
• Experience with HVAC and/or refrigeration maintenance safety.
• Experience with electrical safety.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field; or equivalent experience.
• EM-385-1-1 certification.
• OSHA 500 – Train the Trainer course for construction.

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