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CMS Corporation Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) in United States
Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
CA
Job Type
Full-time
Description
CMS is currently looking for aSite Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Candidate must have a minimum offive (5) yearsof construction industry safety experience on previous projects of similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this contract. The candidate must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The candidate must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor’s safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written and/or electronic log which includes are/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors’ daily projection report.
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses.
Use and maintain OSHA’s Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors, and make available to the Contracting Officer upon request. Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.
Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.
Attend the pre-construction meeting, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.
Review the written site-specific APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1, and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.
Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.
Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.
Must attend the Preconstruction Meeting Conference.
Conduct safety meetings to review past activities, plan for new or changed operations, review pertinent aspects of appropriate AHA (by trade), establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards, and provide pertinent Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) training and motivation.
Provide a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP), including Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, paragraph 3.k for the design team to follow during site visits and investigations.
Prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, and as supplemented herein.
Develop a confined or enclosed space entry plan in accordance with EM 385 1-1, applicable OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1915, and 29, CR 1926, OSHA Directive CPL 2.100
Control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety management and contacting supervisory personnel
Safety orientation for all on-site personnel including sub-contractors
Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities
Investigate all on site property damage and personal injury situations and make recommendations for corrective action
Review documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures, and implement appropriate corrective action as required
Accompany all safety, health and insurance inspectors on walk through tours. Coordinate / assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations
Perform other duties as assigned
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be able to fluently and effectively speak, write, and comprehend English
Must be willing to travel
Requirements
Education and Experience
Minimum 5 years safety work experience on federal government projects; Bachelor’s degree preferred
A graduate of a 4-year accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Constructions, or Building Science.
Minimum offive (5) years’experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type of construction contracts.
CHST, CSP or STS a plus
Complete the course “Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors” and maintain current certification
30-Hr OSHA Course (Must be obtained within 60 days, maximum, of the contract).
40-Hr Contract Safety Awareness Course (Must be obtained within 60 days, maximum, of the contract).
Have an average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years
Strong knowledge of EM-385-1-1
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong Communication skills (both verbally and written)
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulation
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential
Must be organized, computer literate (experience with both online documentation and standard Microsoft programs).
Must demonstrate and provide comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the Corporate Health and Safety Director and CEO
Working Conditions
Performs light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials
Is regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach, and drive
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and walk the project site and potentially rough terrain
Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions and on job sites throughout CMS project locations
Must have a valid driver’s license; be insurable on the company insurance and be available for travel as required
Must be on-site for the duration of project.
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. M/F/Disabled/Vet