Site Safety Health Officer

The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for the oversight and compliance of safety requirements and wellbeing of company employees, subcontractors, vendors, and general public.

Hire is subject to prior approval of qualifications by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 

This project offers the opportunity to work with a motivated team in a challenging location to complete major upgrades to the mechanical cooling system of an operational Government facility. The work requires close coordination with Government Operations and Engineering staff members to minimize impacts to the ongoing mission.  Located on Shemya Island, this challenging location requires the ability to be forward thinking and self-managing with the skills necessary to meticulously plan and prepare for upcoming construction activities. The ability to work with a diverse team and communicate with subcontractors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives, and end users is paramount.

·         Provide continuous safety oversight for assigned construction projects.

·         Observe worked performed and ensure safety standards are met, reporting and resolving deficiencies at all times while work is being performed.

·         Develop and Perform relevant daily safety meetings,

·         Conduct daily safety and health inspections, as well as maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections.

·         Implement accepted Accident Preventions Plans (APP) and Environmental Prevention Plans (EPP).

·         Develop and implement Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs).

·         Implement and enforce the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies and Programs.

·         Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.

·         Ensure subcontractor and vendor compliance with safety and health requirements and maintain applicable regulatory safety reference materials on site.

·         Track and review employee training records, licenses, and certifications.

·         Travel to project locations and attend training, as required.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Five (5) years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/managing general construction

-or-

• Five (5) years of continuous general industry experience in supervising/managing general industry,
  • Note: Four (4) years of experience referenced above is acceptable, if the SSHO has a Third-Party, Nationally Accredited (ANSI or National Commission for Certifying Agencies – NCCA) SOH-related certification.
•  Current OSHA 30-hour certification, or ability to complete within 15 days of hire. 
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926, 1910, and USACE EM-385-1-1 regulatory requirements as it pertains to heavy industrial or commercial construction.

Preferred

• Three (3) years’ experience as a Site Safety Health Officer for clients such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Air Force, or NAVFAC.
• Experience using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract administration software (Resident Management System (RMS), ) or similar product.
• Comprehensive understanding of the USACE 3-Phase Quality Control System.
• Completion of the course entitled Construction Quality Management for Contractors or ability to complete within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical projects.
• Previous experience working in a remote area in any capacity.
• Current Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely perform the essential functions of this position. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy construction setting on a remote Alaskan island.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and required to be worn at all times while on-site. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions and will be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

Private jet to Shemya Island will depart from and arrive back in JBER, Alaska. In the event that inclement weather on Shemya Island prevents travel, flights will be postponed until the next suitable weather day.
No more than two 50-lb suitcases will be accepted at JBER terminal to take onto island. Only a laptop, book, or other small personal item will be permitted as a carry-on.

• Ability and willingness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Ability to problem solve on the fly to ensure the project stays in compliance with all local, state, federal, and ownership requirements. 
• Comply, understand, and support the company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
• Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Engineering Manual 385-1-1
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. 
• Ability to work with little to no direct supervision
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
•  Ability to comply with, understand, and support ASRC Construction’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
• Conflict Management – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal noise.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

ASRC Construction Holding Company and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V

ACHC is the construction division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC families of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.