Site Safety & Health Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Conduct assessments of personnel, equipment, tools, and work environments.

• Facilitate safety orientations for new employees and organize ongoing safety meetings.

• Lead and document investigations into incidents, mishaps, and near-misses.

• Maintain essential safety documentation and reference materials on-site.

• Attend and engage in pre-construction conferences, preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and Three-Phase Quality Control meetings.

• Implement, oversee, and enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and EM 385-1-1 regulations.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations among employees, subcontractors, and visitors.

• Halt work and initiate corrective measures upon identifying unsafe conditions or behaviors.

• Guarantee the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Keep daily safety records, inspection reports, and regulatory documents up to date.

• Collaborate with project management, quality control personnel, subcontractors, and government officials regarding safety issues.

• Foster a positive safety culture through visible leadership on-site and active employee engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of documented experience in construction safety on commercial, industrial, or heavy construction projects OR at least three (3) years of experience as a dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other federal construction projects.

• Successful completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course.

• Completion of an additional 40 hours of documented construction safety training beyond the OSHA 30-Hour course.

• Documented completion of 8 hours of formal safety-related continuing education annually for the past five years.

• Experience in developing, implementing, and managing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and leadership abilities.

• Capability to conduct inspections, investigations, and safety training while maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Comprehensive knowledge of current EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and relevant construction safety regulations.

• Valid CHST, CSP, ASP, CSHO, or equivalent professional safety certification.

• Experience working under USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, or other Department of Defense construction contracts.

• Proficient in electronic safety management systems and digital reporting platforms.

• Ability to review confidential U.S. security information is required.

• A valid driver's license in good standing is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Performance incentives.

• Bonuses.

• Commissions.

• Equity.

• Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits.

• People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.