We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our federal team supporting a multi-year contract supporting the Yokosuka Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan (military experience not required). Our team here is responsible for the building automation (BAS) and control systems for buildings across the base.
Day to Day:
At the local project level applies Company Safety programs, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements, as well as state and federal laws for the inspection of equipment and working conditions to prevent
accidents, fires and related hazardous events.
Leads all safety functions, including oversight at an assigned project level, typically for one site
Responsible for the implementation of the Site/Task Specific Safety Program at location, including the creation of each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Oversees and can authorize the procurement of project safety supplies and equipment, and is responsible for the implementation of the site safety training of 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
Responsible to enforce the safety directives per Company Safety Program, site-specific APPs and EM 385-1-1.
Conducts daily safety and health inspections; Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports;
Maintains the OSHA Form 300; Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding
deficiencies until resolution; Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements
Travel between the various sites within region may be required. Additional travel for startup, training, etc. as needed.
Provide leadership & facilitate the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
Owns/Accountable for Safety Execution within the assigned project location.
Performs other related duties as required.
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5+ years of continuous experience in construction safety inspection and administration with similar large-scale
30-hr OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing Safety training thereafter (8 hour per year) or the ability to obtain OSHA 30 hour certification within first 30 days of employment
Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc), and general
Windows environment.
Ability to travel 25%.
The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.).
Ability to live overseas in the Yokosuka, Japan (or nearby area) full-time
Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field; or equivalent experience.
OSHA 500 or 510 certifications Train-the-Trainer course for construction
Active DoD clearance preferred
Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, USACE safety regulations (EM-385-1-1), NAVFAC, ANSI, NFPA 70-E,
and other State and Federal regulatory 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.
Demonstrates commitment to safety principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
Able to recognize hazards and identify controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.