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Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) EM 385-1-1
Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) EM 385-1-1
Location: Wilmington, DE
Type: Full Time (Multi Year Project)
Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Expected Hours: 50+/Weekly
About the Project
This is bridge renovation project administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). We are looking to get our newest team member onboarded immediately. Join a team known for having the best coworkers in the industry, where collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence are valued every day.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our team at the Summit Bridge near Wilmington, DE. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing safety programs on federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Wilmington, DE
Type: Full Time (Multi Year Project)
Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Expected Hours: 50+/Weekly
About the Project
This is bridge renovation project administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). We are looking to get our newest team member onboarded immediately. Join a team known for having the best coworkers in the industry, where collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence are valued every day.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our team at the Summit Bridge near Wilmington, DE. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing safety programs on federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- This position requires the worker to be on the site (no remote).
- Implement and oversee the project’s Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with EM 385-1-1 standards.
- Review/Approve Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and ensure crews understand AHAs before work.
- Conduct daily safety inspections and ensure the worksite complies with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and company safety policies.
- Authority to stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.
- Develop and lead project-specific safety training and toolbox talks for on-site personnel.
- Monitor compliance with fall protection, and other hazard-specific requirements.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and ensure proper documentation and corrective actions are taken.
- Maintain accurate safety records, including daily safety logs, training certifications, and inspection reports.
- Serve as the point of contact for safety-related issues, liaising with site management, subcontractors, and federal representatives.
- Conduct and document weekly safety meetings with project stakeholders.
- Provide weekly safety reports to the Corporate Director of Safety.
Required Qualifications
- SSHO candidate must meet EM 385-1-1 SSHO qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience, with at least 3 years on projects requiring EM 385-1-1 compliance (in the past 10 years)
- Must meet EM 385-1-1 SSHO continuing education requirements (minimum 24 hours of documented safety training within the past 5 years)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Card (required)
- First Aid/CPR certified (required)
- ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification
- 24-hour Competent Person for Fall Protection training that complies with EM 385-11 section 21
- Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to enforce safety policies effectively
- Strong understanding of EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards, and hazard analysis processes.
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining safety documentation, including incident reports and training records
- Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, and SmartPhone/tablet use
- Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments
- Professional demeanor and commitment to safety excellence
- Sincere obligation to client satisfaction
- Work will also require working from heights, working on and over water, varying weather conditions and around heavy equipment
- A pre-employment drug screen, physical, & functional capacity exam are required.
- Previous experience on lock and dam, or heavy civil projects.
- Knowledge of federal safety regulations and environmental compliance.
- Experience with lead coatings removal
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- Competitive salary based on experience/education/certifications.
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs and 401k/profit sharing. Additional life and disability insurance, as well as family coverage plans are also available.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a focus on safety excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Veterans and service members are encouraged to apply.
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