Site Safety & Health Officer (Ssho)

Herman Construction Group, Inc. (HCG) is growing! We are seeking a talented Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our dynamic HCG team, a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH).

This position is based in Houston, TX.

$95,000 - $120,000 yearly

• Perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and Site Safety orientation, activity-specific training, and enforcement for the Contractor
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections, maintain a written log which includes the date of inspection, area/operation inspected, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections
• Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily quality control report
• Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports
• Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site
• Attend the pre-construction conference and pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings
• Implement and enforce accepted APPs and AHAs
• Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution, then post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the Site Safety bulletin board
• Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements
• Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on-site and their material safety data sheets

Project Scope of Work

Design-Build with US Army Corps of Engineers valued at 22M and includes the repair of the exterior stone façade of the 14-story Children’s Nutrition Research Center located at 1100 Bates Ave, Houston, TX, 77030. Scope of work also includes joint sealant replacement, HVAC repair/Refurbishment, Clean Agent Fire Suppression System, and Roof Replacement. Construction Duration is anticipated to be from Jan 2024 – May 2025 

• Five (5) Years of construction or general industry safety experience
• On-Site Full Time
• 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class
• First Aid/CPR card within the last two years
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable references and background check results

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; frequent opportunities to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting of up to 35 pounds. If required, must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to; hard hats, steel-toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Job is performed in a combination of office and outdoor site locations. The office setting includes exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.  Outdoor settings include walking, driving, and carrying supplies throughout all seasons with exposure to heat and cold conditions, and potentially wildlife. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

The Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) family of companies includes 8 small and large businesses. The vision of BBCH is to be the best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders.

BBCH gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.