Job Description

Scope of Work:

The Site Safety Officer will oversee the sites safety and health program.

Responsibilities:

• Shall on-site at all times when work is being performed to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan.
• Ensures compliance with 29 CFR 1926.16 for the project.
• Provide oversight for projects under way.
• Prepare and enforce the safety program.
• Prompt resolution of issues associated with safety.
• Leads the workforce in implementing partnering with customers to continuously improve safety.
• Conducts briefings and participates in meetings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assumes and performs other duties and responsibilities not specifically outlined herein but which are logically and properly inherent to the position, to include business development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health discipline from an accredited University preferred.
• Meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1.
• Expert understanding of 29 CFR 1926.16 and ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour construction safety.
• 5 years’ experience preparing and enforcing safety programs in similar project settings within the past 3 years.
• Possess a safety professional certification or equivalent training.
• Must maintain licenses and/or credentials required for this position.
• Possess strong computer skills to complete data entry into work management system.
• Strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.
• Effective verbal and written communication (English) and must be able to read and understand the signs, signals, and operating instructions.
• Must be well organized with extremely good time management skills.
• Must possess analytical abilities necessary to manage complex administrative, organizational, and contract matters.
• Must be able to work independently and interact well with others in a team setting.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• All personnel shall be physically and medically qualified for performing the duties to which they are assigned to include lifting objects weighing 60 pounds.
• Work may be performed in an outdoor setting with exposure all sorts of inclement weather.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

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