Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Site Safety Health Officer - Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Competitive Wages and Employer Paid Health Benefits!

Top reasons to work at EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off – Vacation & Federal Holidays

EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow, Inc., is seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support our commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and health-conscious work environment while delivering excellence in support of our government and military customers. Primary responsibility of the SSHO is to ensure compliance with government contract safety regulations and industry standards and mitigate risk. The SSHO inspects workplaces to minimize or eliminate hazards and recommends changes to protect and educate employees on compliance through safety training programs. The SSHO investigates accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future. The ideal EMI SSHO has working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules and laws and professionalism to work directly with the Project Manager, Director of Human Resources, and the United States Government and military.

Salary

Starting at $80,000 (DOE) plus employer paid insurance. (Employee)

Key Responsibilities

• Review rules, regulations and orders to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures issued by:
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH)
• Safety and Health Requirements Manuals
• Federal, State and/or local agencies
• Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections- scheduled and unscheduled
• Ensure all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training
• Establish/Maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve safety and health in the workplace
• Ensure departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution and participate in environmental programs
• Oversee Develop/Prepare/Enforce safety and health programs/standards, goals and accident/incident reporting procedures
• Maintain documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with Federal standards
• Assist each project location with developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• File and manage all worker claims of injury
• Investigate all major safety and health concerns/issues
• Serve as the units/department point of contact for matters involving environmental issues and compliance with Base Order (BO) 5090.9
• Develop and maintain environmental SOP in accordance with BO 5090.9 to implement the environmental management program
• Maintain a list of locations of all environmental related sites
• Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of environmental related sites and records
• Perform and document follow up actions required
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of command Hazardous Material (HM)
• ensure all HM operations are carried out in compliance with the requirements of BO 5090.9
• Actively promote the reduction of volume and toxicity of HM produced
• Provide leadership and set a personal example with respect to safety

Essential Skills

• Understanding and enforcement of key multi-state and federal safety regulations that relate to OSHA and Company policy and procedures
• Ability to conduct employee training presentations in a professional, clear, and concise manner
• Understanding of Maryland Worker’s Compensation laws and claims management
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Detail oriented, thorough, and accurate
• Must exhibit initiative and independent thinking
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations
• Establish priorities to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner
• PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY
• Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ safety enforcement experience and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) degree, or 5 years safety enforcement experience of similar size, scope, and complexity
• EM385 Training
• Knowledge of Maryland Worker’s Compensation law and claims management
• Knowledge of Maryland safety rules and laws
• OSHA 30 training; 24 hours continuing education
• Willing and able to work outside normal business hours when necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations

* Individual is subject to Government approval

Physical Requirements

• Carrying objects/boxes/print-outs short distances
• Extensive work with a personal computer
• Lifting and moving as much as 50 pounds with assistance
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
• Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions

* Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of multi-state safety rules and laws

Benefits

As a team member at EMI, you’ll enjoy:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Federal Holidays)
• Referral program- Join our team then bring your friends

What Sets EMI Apart

EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

The Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers’ trust and our employees’ loyalty. We’ve successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today’s military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We demonstrate this commitment by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States. At times, we augment our in-house capabilities with proven and capable business partners.

The Right Approach: EMI brings vast expertise and proven solutions to augment our clients’ operations. We provide a platform that delivers seamless mission support and exceptional customer service in a very cost-effective and repeatable solution.