Site Safety and Health Officer

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Site Safety and Health Officer with QC knowledge to join us on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history, valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office located in Hillsborough, North Carolina and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas.  Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continues to expand our geographical footprint.  Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes, but is not limited to; Conventional Concrete, Roller Compacted Concrete and Earthen Dams, Navigational Waterway Locks, Reservoirs, Large Diameter Underground Utilities, Treatment Facilities, Landfills, Site Work, Mass Soil & Rock Excavation, Coal Ash Closures, DOT Highway & Bridge Construction, and on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully), established in 1921, and developed as one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms.  Tully’s corporate office, located in New York City, has provided an opportunity to develop and sustain a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.  Visit www.tullygroup.us for more information.

Safety is our TOP priority!  Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!  Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. 

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Regional Office Location: Palm Beach County, FL

Job Title: Site Safety & Health Officer

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The role of the Site Safety & Health Officer is to act as an integrated member of the project management team to plan, schedule, and prepare for work in such a way as to anticipate and mitigate hazards in advance. Will be designated as “competent person” and also responsible for providing safety direction and ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and programs through coaching, training, visibility, and gaining the trust of workers to build a culture of personal awareness and accountability. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leading daily safety meetings
• Conducting pre-employment, post-accident, and random drug screenings.
• Conduct new employee orientations and site orientations
• Maintain and develop project’s accident prevention plan. 
• Develop, submit, and implement activity hazard analyses for specific phases of work
• Conduct inspections, identify safety problems, and implement corrective measures
• Conduct safety training as needed and when needed
• Monitor site conditions and respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, or hazardous weather conditions
• Conduct injury and accident investigations, determine contributing factors, and apply preventive measures
• Maintain a positive working relationship with employee and client personnel
• Act as a representative of the Thalle Safety Department
• Conduct business with 100% integrity and professionalism

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of 10 years as designated full-time safety professional in construction industry with at least 5 years being in similar heavy civil construction work
• Experience and knowledge of US Army Corp of Engineer projects a plus
• Must meet USACE EM385-1-1 criteria for a level 5 Site Safety & Health Officer
• Must have completed OSHA 30-hour certification 
• Candidates with OSHA-500 certification will be given preference
• 24 hours of formal safety training within the past 3 years
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Position requires independent professional judgment and ability to resolve most work issues without management guidance.
• Analytical skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to move freely about a construction site that at times present a demanding terrain including, but not limited to, climbing of ladders and stair towers, uneven and often wet surfaces, and slopes.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.