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Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) - NAVFAC Project
At a Glance
Location: Naval Station Great Lakes, IL
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Project: NAVFAC Construction Project
Project Duration: 2 Years
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
About The Job
The client is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a NAVFAC construction project at Naval Station Great Lakes. The work involves the repair and replacement of water treatment plant clearwells, including cast-in-place concrete, process piping, excavation, and confined space work in and around an operating utility facility.
The SSHO will manage the on-site safety and health program under EM 385-1-1 (2024) and work directly with the project team and the Government's representatives.
What You'll Do
At a Glance
Location: Naval Station Great Lakes, IL
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Project: NAVFAC Construction Project
Project Duration: 2 Years
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
About The Job
The client is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a NAVFAC construction project at Naval Station Great Lakes. The work involves the repair and replacement of water treatment plant clearwells, including cast-in-place concrete, process piping, excavation, and confined space work in and around an operating utility facility.
The SSHO will manage the on-site safety and health program under EM 385-1-1 (2024) and work directly with the project team and the Government's representatives.
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and keep current the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) under EM 385-1-1 (2024).
- Conduct and document daily site inspections and track deficiencies to closure.
- Lead site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and preparatory and pre-work safety meetings.
- Oversee high-hazard work, including confined space entry, excavation, fall protection, formwork and concrete placement, and crane/rigging operations.
- Verify subcontractor compliance, training records, and Competent Person designations.
- Report and investigate incidents and near misses; prepare monthly exposure reports and OSHA 300/300A records.
- Serve as the contractor's safety point of contact with the NAVFAC COR, with authority to stop work.
- Qualifies as a Level 2 SSHO or higher under EM 385-1-1 (2024).
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction (or General Industry) card.
- 24 hours of documented formal safety and health training within the last 5 years, in addition to OSHA 30.
- 3 years of construction safety experience within the last 10 years on projects of similar type, size, and complexity (2 years with a qualifying safety degree or accredited certification).
- Proven experience writing and maintaining APPs and AHAs.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED.
- Able to pass a background check for military base access (REAL ID or passport required).
- Available full time on site whenever work is being performed.
- Qualifies as a Level 1 SSHO, with 5 years of similar-project safety experience within the last 10 years.
- BCSP certification (CHST, CSP, ASP, or OHST).
- 40-hour EM 385-1-1 course (2024 edition).
- Prior NAVFAC or USACE project experience, including ENG Form 6282 designation.
- Competent Person training in confined space, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and scaffolding.
- Experience on water or wastewater treatment projects, especially permit-required confined space work in an operating facility.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Project Duration: 2 Years
- Anticipated Start Date: Immediately