Site Safety and Health Officer

Project Timeline: May 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Status: Full-Time, Dedicated Position
Employment: Contract Position - May 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026
Reporting To: Senior Project or Corporate Official

Location: Guttenberg, IA

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal contract project running from May 1, 2026, through October 15, 2026. You will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and ensuring 100% compliance with EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1926.16. This is a dedicated safety role with full stop-work authority.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Training: Current OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certificate.
• Competency: Must show proof of 8 hours of formal safety training within the last 12 months.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years in:
• Supervising/managing dredging or marine construction; OR
• Supervising/managing land-based construction; OR
• Managing safety programs and conducting hazard analyses.
• Certifications: Valid CPR/First Aid/AED.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Site Inspections: Conduct daily safety and health inspections; maintain a written log of hazards and corrective actions for daily production reports.
• Hazard Analysis: Review, sign, and enforce all Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and the APP.
• Administrative Oversight: Maintain the SOH Deficiency Tracking System, OSHA Form 300, and on-site Safety Bulletin Board.
• Incident Management: Lead mishap investigations and report all near-misses.
• High-Hazard Monitoring: Maintain weekly tracking for high-risk activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, confined space, and elevation.
• Presence: Must be on-site at all times during work operations and available for immediate verbal consultation via phone or radio.

Contract & Requirements

• Full-Time Commitment: This is a dedicated position; the SSHO may not hold other roles requiring mechanical or equipment operation.
• Authority: The SSHO is subject to dismissal by the government if duties are not effectively carried out.
• Per Diem: Lodging allowances provided for eligible non-local candidates.

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dredging: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Guttenberg, IA 52052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45