SSHO LOCAL HIRE ONLY AND MUST HAVE 5+ YEARS EXP.

LOCAL HIRE ONLY - Must live within 20 miles of Kent, WA

Onsite normal work hours 6:45am to 4:45pm Mon-Fri, excluding major holidays

Must be onsite during work hours

MUST HAVE:    OSHA 30- TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS

                          FIRST AID/CPR TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) will be responsible for overall site health and safety in support of the site construction team. This role includes, but it not limited to the following tasks & responsibilities:

· Development of task/activity-specific hazard analyses

· Monitoring field operations for compliance with project Site Safety & Health Plans as well as Federal and State regulations and guidance

· Conducting ambient and personal air sampling, if required

· Conducting weekly tailgate safety briefings

· Performing supplemental safety training

· Recommending changes to site PPE and monitoring

· Preparing daily health and safety reports

· Preparing weekly fire safety reports

· Maintaining project health and safety records and data

· Performing regular site inspections

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with significant diverse safety management experience and sound technical/regulatory knowledge who can effectively evaluate, interpret, communicate and implement approved site procedures and specifications.

· The candidate shall have good leadership abilities and communication skills and be able to respond in a calm, controlled and organized manner in the event of an emergency and shall be able to interface with clients, emergency providers, and agency representatives as directed by the Project Manager, Safety Director or Site Supervisor. Fluid and open communication with the project management team, including the Site supervisor and Contractor Quality Control Site Manager (CQCSM) is essential.

· The candidate shall be willing and able to correct violations of established H&S procedures involving Company employees and contract personnel and when necessary, particularly in situations involving imminent danger, be knowledgeable of, and willing to, issue a Stop Work order until the potential H&S violations are corrected

· The candidate can develop initial drafts of electronic documents for senior staff review, and function as a member of a diverse project team committed to safety and client satisfaction while meeting performance objectives with a high level of quality

-The candidate shall be onsite during all working hours. May leave site during lunch break.

Experience Requirements

· 5 years of health and safety management experience on large-scale construction projects

· 30-Hour OSHA Certification taken within the last 5 years and shall be kept updated

- past working in the field as a laborer is a plus

· In-depth knowledge and experience with safe trenching and excavation, demolition, hoisting and rigging, hot work, use of heavy equipment and cranes, confined space entry, electrical safety, flammable/combustible liquid handling and storage

· Experience with multiple levels of PPE and respiratory protection

· The SSHO must have a thorough understanding of occupational safety and health concepts and be knowledgeable in OSHA regulations, USACE health and safety requirements, and industry safe work practices

· Understands and is committed to ethical & professional conduct

· Comfortable working in outdoor environments and field trailers and understands that the work schedules must remain reasonably flexible to support the overall Team schedule

Education Requirements

Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations (29CFR1926 and 29CFR1910)Must have current OSHA 30-hour training (within 5 years must be completed prior to start date). Knowledge of MS Office products combined with good communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills desired. Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR training certificate is required.

We are an EOE, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits and Other Information

In addition to base pay, we currently offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401K; excellent medical, dental, vision, Employees also enjoy friendly and professional work environments.