Site Safety And Health Officer (Ssho) - Eielson Afb

SSHO (Site Safety and Health Officer) - Eielson AFB (Alaska)
Our company is currently seeking a full-time Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a $7M building renovation project at Eielson AFB (Alaska).
Potential candidates should be experienced, technically proficient, Federal Market Construction professionals with a strong belief in teamwork for projects.
Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide initial site-specific Safety and Health orientations that, at a minimum, covers the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) to all project personnel, including subcontractors, as the controlling contractor.
• Hold safety meetings as needed.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with the project-specific APP, AHAs, applicable OSHA regulations and client requirements (e.g., USACE EM385-1-1).
• Interface with all project staff, regulatory agencies, clients and customers to formulate corrective actions, as needed.
• Be the AMES1 Point of Contact (POC) for any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection or other externally driven audit activity (e.g., client).
• Deliver training, if qualified, to project employees based on the direction of the AMES1 Health and Safety Manager and Operations Manager.
• Support project personnel in the reporting of all incidents and near miss events and ensure accurate information is communicated to AMES1's Health and Safety Manager or the Health and Safety Director.
• Assist AMES1's Health and Safety Manager with investigations of serious incidents and near miss events.
• Ensure AMES1's protocol is followed as soon as possible for all non-life-threatening injury incidents.
• Conduct on-site inspections and audits.
• Ensure corrective actions that result from incident and near miss investigations, audits, and inspections are implemented.
• Stay up-to-date on new safety equipment and PPE, as well as any recalls.
• Respond and provide assistance to all emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge or Skills

• 10 years minimum experience of Safety work of a progressive nature.
• 5 years minimum experience with Federal construction contracts for the US Federal Government (NAVFAC/ USACE).
• Must be proficient with USACE EM-385-1 Construction and Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent and current first AID/CPR certification.
• Competent Person status in at least the following four areas of Competency: Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, and Confined Space required.
• Experience with large scale construction projects for the Federal Government.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
• Strong proficiency with reading, writing, and speaking English and comfortable speaking in group settings.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to organize and lead labor trades, vendors and subcontractors;
• Must be dependable and able to work independently;
• Must treat all employees, clients, subcontractors and vendors with dignity and respect
• Must have a stable job history.

Certifications and Requirements:

• OSHA 30 Certified
• CPR 1st Aid training and Certification
• Competent person
• RMS Proficiency

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs;
• Must be able to climb ladders, stair, and access rooftops;
• Must be able to get around on worksites that may have uneven ground, rocks, equipment, etc;
• Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time;
• Must be able to use laptop;
• Ability to travel may be required;
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions - including below zero temperatures, ice, snow.
• May require working outside in darkness due to Alaska's limited sun in the winter.

PLEASE NOTE: All offers of employment at AMES1 are contingent upon clear and acceptable results of a thorough background check and drug test. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment from AMES1, LLC without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
AMES 1 is proud to be an AAP/EEO Employer and Drug Free/Alcohol Free Workplace.
About AMES1
AMES's core business specializes in general construction and environmental services. Our experience and member construction experience makes the company a leader in the industry, completing high quality projects in some of the most isolated and environmentally sensitive regions in Alaska to the most populated cities across the United States.
Incorporated in October 2009, AMES members are experienced in design, construction, renovation, operation and maintenance, and environmental services of government facilities.
We serve a range of clients from the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), Department of Energy (DOE), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), National Park Service (NPS), Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Department of the Interior (DOI), General Services Administration (GSA), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and many other agencies in both the CONUS and OCONUS.
Read more about us at AMES1.com.