at Abhe & Svobboda, Inc. in Chester, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Job Description
Overview
This position is being advertised for the SSHO on a construction project located at the JF Costello Lock and Dam located between Ste. Genevieve, MO and Chester, IL. This position requires being on site daily.
Responsibilities
Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and public.
Conduct new employee safety orientation and ongoing job-specific safety training.
Conduct daily safety huddle with entire project workforce.
Draft and conduct weekly toolbox safety talks with the entire project workforce.
Enforce safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections.
Participate in safety pre-construction meetings.
Identify known/potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
Maintain a comprehensive Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and safety documentation binder on site.
Required Qualifications
Able to meet the qualifications of USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual (2014) Section 1.
30 Hour OSHA Construction certification or equivalent
5 years of continuous experience in construction safety and health in supervising / managing general construction
Current 1st aid/CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
40 Hour EM-385 1-1 (2014) training certificate.
Structural Steel, scaffolding and industrial painting experience.
OSHA 500 OTI Train the trainer certification.
First Aid/ CPR/ AED Trainer.
Competent and/or experienced in Haz Com, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, PPE requirements, Confined Space, Ladders, LOTO, Marine and Crane, and Heavy Equipment.
Certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Ability to review, revise, save, and digitally sign Activity Hazard Analysis as well as associated safety documentation.
Compensation and Benefits
The offered rate will be based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience.
This position is eligible for our benefits package including medical/health insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan (no matching), company paid holidays and vacation.
Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Veterans and service members are encouraged to apply.
