Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) - Previous USACE Dredging Experience Required

Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) - Construction

We are seeking a SSHO that will facilitate compliance with occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) guidelines, provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations and be on a constant lookout for safety violations.

The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who understands and follows OSHA regulations, be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies. The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

A minimum of five (5) years in Dredging or Marine Construction Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) Experience and a minimum of Three (3) years of continuous construction as a SSHO on USACE Marine Construction Projects.

Job Responsibilities

- Support the development of Occupational Health & Safety policies and programs

- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)

- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures

- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation

- Initiate and organize OHSA training of employees and executives

- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)

- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.

- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy

- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker's compensation claims

- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management

- Ensure company policies and procedures are always followed.

- Responsible for project performance, production, and efficiently utilizing site, department and staff resources.

- Hold daily start of shift meetings to cover safety topics and any near misses

Requirements:

- A minimum of five (5) years in Dredging or Marine Construction Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) Experience

- A minimum of Three (3) years of continuous construction as a SSHO on USACE Marine Construction Projects.

- Health Officer (SSHO) experience is required.

- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA/EM 385-1-1) and procedures

- Develop AHA documents on site with Project Team

- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices

- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety

- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics

- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus

- Outstanding organizational skills

- Diligent with great attention to detail

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics

- BS/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred

- Instructor-signed OSHA 30- hour training CARD

- OSHA 30, EM 385-1-1 certified

- First Aid, BBP and CPR certified and up to date

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

- Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.

- Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift-up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

- Medical

- Dental

- Vision

- 401(k) Retirement Plan

- Life Insurance

- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

- Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Gator Dredging is a:

- Drug-Free Workplace

- Equal Opportunity Employer

- Homeland Security - E-Verify Company . Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information, please visit www.gatordredging.com