Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO

US Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Ave SW
Washington, DC 20375, USA

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal government.

We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for planning, management and supporting the functional area of environmental safety and health (ES&H) for assigned project(s). Establish and maintain contact with Project Manager, Corporate ES&H Manager, and others as required to fulfill health and safety commitments on assigned projects. Anticipate potential safety-related problem areas and evaluate and recommend solution or corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Safety Program Management

• Implement and administer the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and ensure compliance across all project activities
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA (29 CFR 1926), and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage and support construction and general industry safety programs for assigned projects
• Act as the controlling authority for site safety, including subcontractors
• Establish and maintain communication with Corporate ES&H Manager, Project Manager, and regulatory agencies as required
• Ensure overall program compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards

Field Oversight & Enforcement

• Maintain a full-time on-site presence whenever work is being performed
• Monitor daily work practices of employees, contractors, and subcontractors
• Conduct daily safety inspections and enforce corrective actions
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified
• Recommend issuance of Notices of Non-Compliance and follow through to ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Provide supervision and guidance to craft and administrative personnel regarding health and safety requirements
• Lead development and review of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) prior to each definable feature of work
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
• Ensure AHAs are communicated to and acknowledged by all workers prior to the start of work
• Anticipate potential safety and industrial hygiene (IH) risks and provide technical direction to mitigate hazards

Training & Meetings

• Conduct and document weekly toolbox talks and monthly supervisor safety meetings
• Provide ongoing safety, health, fire prevention, and hazard awareness training
• Research and develop training materials and assist in delivery of OSHA and company-required training programs

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain required safety documentation, including APP, AHAs, permits, inspection reports, and daily field reports
• Prepare and maintain accident reports, exposure reports, and audit documentation
• Conduct accident investigations, compliance audits, health surveys, and insurance audits; document findings and corrective actions
• Report…