SITE SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER

*APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO GAIN AND MAINTAIN ACCESS TO A UNITED STATES

MILITARY INSTALLATION. A THOROUGH AND COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATION WILL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
EMPLOYMENT MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS DENIED ACCESS
TO ANY GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION OR FACILITY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
EMPLOYEE TO MAINTAIN HIS/HER ACCESS STATUS.
The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for the development and/or review of
the Accident Prevention Plan, activity hazard analysis's, amendments to the accident
prevention plan, on site safety education, tool box 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 management, surveillance, inspections, training, and safety
enforcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide site compliance through daily site inspections and daily safety reports
Development and/or review of Accident prevention plan, AHAs and crane and rigging
plans
Provide onsite safety education to subcontractors
Coordination of safety issues with the Quality Control Manager and site Superintendent
on new definable features of work
Provide management and oversight of site specific safety activities. Examples Crane Lift
Plan, abatement, lockout/tag out activities, etc.
Prioritization of daily tasks to maintain safety compliance and project schedule
Demonstrate in depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports
Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements
Provide 1st day site safety orientations for all new employees
Maintain the OSHA 300 form
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
Prepare monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist
Other duties as assigned
Synergy Project Consultants, Inc.

3318 Rosa Ave, El Paso, Texas 79905

(915) 613-1442

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

*APPLICANT MUST HAVE 5 YEARS CONTINUOUS EXPERIENCE PERFORMING AS AN SSHO IN
HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION. HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED. MUST HAVE OSHA 30
AND HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MANDATORY 8 HOURS ANNUAL TRAINING PRIOR TO JOB
OFFER.
Must be able to perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment
inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings
Must be able to present safety evaluations and coordination with production and quality
control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings
Ability to communicate successfully with Site Superintendent ,Quality Control Manager,
Government Quality Assurance Representative, OSHA, Environmental, Fire Marshalls, Crane
Safety, subcontractors, and tradesmen
Maintains safety records and manages all required reporting
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Internet
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to
achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
Corporate Values - Understands, embraces, and integrates Synergy Cornerstone Principles
into everyday duties and responsibilities
Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing
excellent service to internal and external customers
Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative
relationships with others inside or outside the organization
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete
and accurate
Planning and Organizing- Systematically develop plans, prioritize, organize and manage
resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific period of time

Synergy Project Consultants, Inc.

3318 Rosa Ave, El Paso, Texas 79905

(915) 613-1442