What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) - Dredging position at Norfolk Dredging Company?
Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Norfolk Dredging Company, a prominent family-owned dredging contractor with over 125 years of dredging history, is currently seeking seasoned Site Safety and Health Officers with at least 5 years of dredging, marine, or construction experience. Military experience relating to marine operations, construction, or safety will be considered.
The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) position is a 100% field-based position requiring extensive travel and work at various jobsites along the eastern seaboard of the United States (typical rotation: 15 days on, 6 days off). The SSHO has primary responsibility for safety, health, and environmental management to ensure a safe work environment at assigned project sites. This includes conducting safety walkthroughs to assess and mitigate risks aboard our dredges, tugs, barges, and other marine equipment. In the event of an accident or injury, the SSHO must conduct thorough investigations. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site hazard and risk assessments, safety audits, accident investigations, and equipment inspections to mitigate risks at project sites (primarily along the US East Coast). Initiate and monitor corrective actions.
- Understand basic dredging and marine operations; incorporate the company Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other plans/policies into daily work.
- Interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on project safety requirements, including fall protection, confined space entry, materials handling, welding, marine operations, electrical safety, and other topics. Design and implement corrective measures for identified hazards.
- Develop and conduct onsite worker training on safety procedures/regulations, safe work practices, JHAs, PPE, and related topics.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA, USCG, and USACE safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Required Qualifications
- MUST HAVE a current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certificate. No exceptions.
- MUST HAVE at least 5 years of dredging, construction, or marine safety experience. No exceptions.
- At least 8 hours of documented formal safety and health continuing education/training each year for the past 3 years (to maintain competency per EM 385-1-1 requirements).
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent command of the English language (reading, speaking, and writing).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field.
- Previous U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project experience and strong familiarity with EM 385-1-1 (current edition).
- Completion of 40-hour EM 385-1-1 training.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CHST, CSP).
Physical Requirements The successful candidate must be able to:
- Work on vessels in and around water in all weather conditions.
- Climb ladders, stairs, and vessel gangways.
- Lift, carry, pull, or push items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Stand and walk on unsteady, uneven, soft, hard, or rough surfaces/terrain for extended periods.
- Work outside in all weather conditions and extended hours (early mornings, nights, as needed).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus program.
- Profit Sharing Plan (up to 15% of salary annually, based on company profitability).
- Company-paid employee medical insurance premiums.
- Monthly cell phone allowance.
- Vehicle mileage reimbursement for business use.
- Paid vacation and PTO.
- Travel and per diem expenses covered.
To apply, please submit your resume, certifications (including OSHA 30 and proof of continuing education), and references to jobs@norfolkdredging.com
Norfolk Dredging Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.norfolkdredging.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to consent to a criminal background check and complete a pre-employment physical?
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000