Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO
sheakley workforce staffingCoatesville, PA
$56/hr
APPLYSite Safety and Health Officer, SSHO
sheakley workforce staffingCoatesville, PAMid L4
$56/hr
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APPLY NOWJob Description Job DescriptionSite Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
????Location: Philadelphia, PA
????Duration:9 Months (Start: 9/28)
????Type:1099 Contractor
Compensation & Schedule
????Pay Rate:$56/hr
????Per Diem:$2500/Month
????Pay Frequency: Weekly
⏰Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Guaranteed 40 Hours Per Week
????Additional Schedule Details: Weekend work may be required based on project and site requirements.
Why This Opportunity?
Join a federal construction contractor supporting a critical infrastructure project involvingreplacement of high-pressure steam condensate mains, secondary return piping systems, and associated underground mechanical utility infrastructure.
The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will lead the onsite safety program, ensuring compliance withEM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), and federal contract requirements while coordinating closely with Government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership.
Required Qualifications:
✔ Current EM 385-1-1 Training/Certification
✔ Minimum 5 Years of Documented SSHO Experience
✔ OSHA 30 Construction Certification
✔ High-Pressure Steam or Condensate Piping Experience
✔ Mechanical, HVAC, Utility, or Infrastructure Construction Background
✔ Previous Military Base, Federal, USACE, or NAVFAC Project Experience
✔ Experience Developing and Managing APPs, AHAs, and Federal Safety Programs
Preferred Qualifications:
⭐ USACE Construction Experience
⭐ NAVFAC Construction Experience
⭐ Mechanical Utility Rehabilitation Experience
⭐ Steam Distribution System Experience
⭐ CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or Other BCSP Credential
⭐ Experience Working Directly with Government Safety Representatives
What You'll Be Doing:
Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for the project
Implement and manage the project safety program in compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements
Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
Develop, review, and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
Monitor excavation, underground utility, piping, and mechanical construction activities
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards
Coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations
Identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
Work directly with Government representatives, project managers, and subcontractors
Maintain all required project safety documentation and reporting
Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have working knowledge of:
EM 385-1-1 Safety Requirements
OSHA Construction Standards
Federal Construction Safety Programs
Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
Steam and Condensate Piping Systems
Mechanical Utility Infrastructure Construction
Excavation & Trenching Safety Requirements
Underground Utility Construction
Contractor Safety Management
Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Government Compliance Audits & Inspections
What Success Looks Like:
The ideal candidate is afield-focused federal construction safety professionalwith extensive SSHO experience supporting military, federal, utility, or infrastructure projects.
Success in this role requires maintaining full EM 385 compliance, proactively identifying hazards, effectively coordinating with government personnel and contractors, and ensuring mechanical utility construction activities are executed safely while supporting project quality and schedule objectives.
Apply Today
Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.
Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience directly related to the project's scope of work, includingEM 385-1-1, SSHO responsibilities, APPs, AHAs, steam distribution systems, condensate piping, underground utilities, NAVFAC projects, federal construction, and contractor safety management.
Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.
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