Nova Group, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expNova Group, Inc. is focused on ensuring safety in Department of Defense projects. The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for overseeing safety programs, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations on construction sites.
ConstructionReal Estate
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Jessica Mundy
Responsibilities
Participate in the planning and preparation of the project safety for all work activities
Be onsite during construction activities to serve as a safety subject matter expert
Conduct daily safety briefings and participate in a morning stretches
Prepare for and conduct weekly safety meetings on relevant topics
Prepare Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for review during preparatory meetings with crews and subcontractors as well as daily RED Book Reviews (daily AHA’s)
Assess the site-specific safety training needs and conduct site safety training
Conduct regular, daily safety inspections of construction areas
Identify, document, and recommend resolutions of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and follow through to ensure corrections are made
Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents
Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per Accident Prevention Plan (APP) procedures and federal, state, local client regulations
Conduct various industrial hygiene sampling including multi gas detection, heat, air quality, and/or noise monitoring to ensure safe working conditions
Issue various permits such as burn permits, dig permits, confined space, Lock Out/Tag Out, as required
Assist in conducting employee/craft and Governmental inspectors on walk through tours. May accompany federal, state, or local jurisdiction inspectors on walk through tours
Assist in emergency response as required
Assist in maintaining all safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to fall protection, fire protection, rigging, shoring, first aid kits, gas detectors, lock/out/tag out and other safety tools/equipment
Administer site craft safety incentives and recognition as well as training programs
Attend monthly SSHO Committee Meetings
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
Qualification
Required
Four-year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or industrial related safety experience
5-10 years of construction safety experience with formal training
Thorough understanding of federal, state, local, and company regulations
Thorough understanding of environmental regulations, including but not limited to SWPP & HAZMAT
Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team
Familiarity with Federal OSHA regulations and/or EM-385 regulations
Communication and computer skills
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather
Prolonged periods of standing and working outside
Prolonged periods of sitting
Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times
This position requires U.S. work authorization
Preferred
A college degree in Safety and Health
Benefits
Subsistence
Auto allowance
Benefit package
Paid holidays
PTO (Paid Time off)
Sick leave
Company
Nova Group, Inc.
Nova Group, Inc. is an internationally recognized general engineering contractor specializing in U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Victor
President & Chief Operating Officer
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