Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Overview

Doyon Government Group (DGG) provides design-build and general construction services for demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for developing and reviewing the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting activity hazard analyses, updating the plan as needed, providing on-site safety education, organizing toolbox safety meetings, ensuring overall safety compliance, and adopting a proactive, innovative approach to resolving site-specific safety challenges. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full-time on-site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (SSHO):

• Conduct daily site inspections and prepare daily safety reports to ensure compliance• Develop and review the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and crane and rigging plans• Provide on-site safety education for subcontractors• Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety issues related to new definable features of work• Oversee site-specific safety activities, including permit-required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures• Prioritize daily tasks to ensure safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and 1926• Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports as required• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements• Conduct first-day site safety orientations for all new employees• Maintain the OSHA 300 log• Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site• Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved• Maintain an up-to-date list of hazardous chemicals (SDS/MSDS) on site• Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist• Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:• Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations• Corporate Values - Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.• Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.• Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.• Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:• Attention to Detail - Ensures one’s own and other’s work and information are complete and accurate.• Organizing and Planning - Systematically develop plans, prioritize, organize, and manage resources to accomplish business goals within a specific time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction SSHO
• Experience working on construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class

Preferred:

• Certification in the following areas: - Fall Protection, HAZWOPER 40, Lead Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Management (Attendant and Rescue), General Competent Person, Trenching and Shoring Competent Person, Control of Hazardous Energies, Forklift, Man-Lift, and Fire Watch Training
• Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years - Includes training for Competent Person status in at least the following areas: Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Health Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The majority of the work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, involving interaction with individuals of diverse functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: An individual will be required to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and repeat motions.Light Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects is required. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small defects or small parts, operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary range for this position is $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year. Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location. Employees are eligible to enroll in medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, employee assistance program, group and voluntary life and disability insurance and 401(k) retirement plan. Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, 5 bereavement and 10 jury duty paid leave.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Doyon’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. PREFERENCE STATEMENT:  Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT: Doyon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.Apply Online at www.doyon.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all non-discrimination obligations, including the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law, and the poster is available https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. For questions on the job posting contact (253) 344-5300

If you need assistance or special accommodations during the application process, please contact the appropriate Human Resources Department at dgghr@doyongovgrp.com

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000