Full-Time Safety & Health Officer (remote)

We are seeking a qualified Safety & Health Officer (SHO) to join our team.

This position requires a dedicated, full-time individual to ensure the safety and health of our workforce in compliance with EM 385-1-1 and other federal, state, and local regulations.

The SHO will oversee risk assessments, incident investigations, safety training, emergency response planning, inspections, and regulatory compliance.

They will help develop and provide oversight of Site Safety Health Officers (SSHO) who must be on-site during all work activities as warranted and will collaborate with project managers, contractors, and regulatory authorities to maintain a safe work environment.

Value and Beliefs of this Role:

• Provide world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities.
• Integrity, self-accountability, and commitment to open and consistent communication.
• Delivering results and having fun with laughter daily.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all safety and health policies align with federal, state, and local regulations, including EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Maintain the role of SHO as a full-time position with no conflicting responsibilities.
• Ensure SSHO is on-site whenever work is being performed.
• Report directly to senior project or corporate officials, ensuring SSHO authority over safety operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of job sites, equipment, and materials to identify and address hazards.
• Ensure workers receive safety indoctrination, and facilitate ongoing safety meetings and training.
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements such as Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Action Hazard Analyses (AHA), and safety toolbox talks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analysis to identify workplace safety hazards.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate and manage risks in compliance with EM 385-1-1 and industry best practices.
• Ensure SSHO is properly trained (40-hour initial course and 8-hour annual refresher) and present on-site at all times when work is being performed.
• Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and safety incidents, identifying root causes and developing action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensure all incidents are documented, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Work with project teams to develop and enforce Accident Prevention Plans for each contract.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Maintain training records and ensure that workers have access to relevant safety documentation.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of site-specific emergency response plans.
• Conduct regular emergency drills.
• Ensure clear communication channels for reporting incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct frequent inspections of work sites to identify hazards.
• Implement corrective actions for safety violations.
• Inspect office facilities to identify and help resolve potential hazards.
• Maintain detailed records of safety activities.
• Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
• Keep records of PPE usage, safety training, and equipment inspections.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Ensure all workers are trained to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors.
• Ensure that contractors have completed necessary safety training.
• Prepare and submit required safety and health reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health & Safety Management.
• Relevant certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.
• Security Clearances: This position may require a security clearance.
• Minimum of five years of construction industry safety experience, or three years with a CSP or safety and health degree.
• Completion of the 40-hour EM 385-1-1 training course and an 8-hour refresher course annually.
• Completion of a 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety class or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• United States Citizenship
• Active Driver’s License

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