Site Safety & Health Officer

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Hydro is hiring for:

Site Safety & Health Officer 
Jenkinsville, SC
 

 

Reasons you’ll love working here:

 

• Safety Without Compromise
  Voith Hydro is committed to an injury-free and environmentally responsible workplace, with safety as a foundational value across all field and manufacturing operations.
• Strong HSE Governance & Support
  HSE performance is driven by structured systems, leadership oversight, and continuous improvement programs, ensuring accountability at every level.
• Hands-On Field Leadership Role
  This position provides direct involvement in construction, commissioning, and outage (OTO) activities, supporting complex, high-impact energy infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative Project Environment
  Work closely with project managers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of site activities.
• Exposure to Comprehensive HSE Programs
  Support industry-leading HSE programs including risk assessment, emergency response, environmental protection, and behavior-based safety initiatives.

Summary:

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for site-level supervision and enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements for construction and commissioning activities.

This role ensures that all site operations comply with OSHA regulations, client requirements, environmental standards, and Voith Hydro’s HSE Management System, while actively engaging the workforce to promote a strong safety culture. The SSHO serves as the primary on-site HSE resource, providing real-time oversight, guidance, and support to ensure safe and compliant execution of all work activities.

Responsibilities:

Site HSE Supervision & Compliance

• Serve as the primary on-site HSE representative responsible for daily safety oversight and compliance enforcement.
• Ensure adherence to:
• OSHA construction standards
• Client-specific HSE requirements
• Voith HSE policies and procedures
• Monitor and enforce safe work practices across all site activities.

Site-Specific HSE Planning & Execution

• Support development and implementation of:
• Site Safety Management Plans (SSMPs)
• Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
• Environmental protection plans
• Emergency response plans
• Ensure all phases of work are supported by appropriate HSE planning:
• Mobilization and setup
• Active construction and installation
• Commissioning and testing
• Demobilization

Risk Assessment & High-Risk Activity Oversight

• Conduct routine hazard assessments, field inspections, and safety observations.
• Provide direct oversight of high-risk activities, including:
• Lifting and rigging operations
• Electrical work and commissioning
• Confined space entry
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Take immediate action to correct unsafe behaviors or conditions.

Environmental Compliance & Site Protection

• Ensure environmental compliance at the site level, including:
• Spill prevention and response
• Waste handling, storage, and disposal
• Protection of surrounding land and water resources
• Support implementation of environmental controls aligned with regulatory requirements and internal waste management practices.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead initial response and reporting for incidents, including:
• Injury, near miss, and environmental events
• Support incident investigations, including:
• Fact finding