ssho - Galveston, United States - Callan Marine

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for the development and/or review of the Emergency Action Plan, activity hazard analysis, amendments to the Emergency Action Plan, on site safety education, toolbox safety meetings, all around safety compliance of the project, and a proactive innovative attitude towards solving difficult site-specific safety issues.

The SSHO is responsible for managing, implementing, and enforcing the project Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO shall provide full-time on-site safety and occupational health surveillance, inspections, training, and safety enforcement.

This position will be under the direct supervision of the HSE Manager

• Provide site compliance through daily site inspections, daily safety reports and JHA's
• Knowledge of the Project Accident Prevention Plan
• Provide onsite safety education to crew members
• Coordination of safety issues with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent
• Provide management and oversight of site-specific safety activities. Examples - Changing of cutter heads, lockout/tag out activities, etc.
• Prioritization of daily tasks to maintain safety compliance and project schedule
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of EM , OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports
• Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements
• Maintain the First Aid Logs
• Maintain applicable safety reference materials on the job site
• Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution
• Maintain current SDS (MSDS) list of hazardous chemicals on site
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have:

• OSHA 30 Construction
• Safety courses and certificates for previous 5 years
• At least 5 years of safety experience
• Approval with the USACE
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision
• Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations.
• Must be reliable and motivated.
• Ability to obtain TWIC.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results driven

PREFERRED SKILLS
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

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The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.

This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, a Site Safety & Health Officer must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, twisting, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting repetitively and/or for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs individually. Anything greater than 30lbs and up to 60lbs will require additional lifting means.
• Must be able to push and pull at peak force of 150lbs.
• Climbing stairs and/or vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.