Site Safety and Health Officer

SUMMARY

Bering Straits Global Innovations, (BSGI), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Site Safety Health Officer to support construction operations at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. This position will oversee project(s) safety, risk, and Accident Prevention Programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment under the direction of the Regional Safety Director.  This position is Part Time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in the planning and preparation of the project safety program.
• Assuring all required safety documentation is submitted and approved prior to any construction activities taking place.
• Enforcing all safety standards in accordance with approved programs and plans.
• Conduct daily safety huddles and regular weekly safety meetings.
• Assist with and collect all pre-task planners for all contractors.
• Participates in all meetings as needed and reinforces and reports on safety specific elements.
• Collect and assist in weekly safety toolbox discussions with contractors.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) review during preparatory meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Assess the site-specific safety training needs and conduct site safety training or schedule training.
• Conduct daily walk-through inspections of construction areas and document inspections.
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents and follow all required processes for reporting.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
• Assist in emergency action plans and implementations along with rescues as required.
• Assist in the collection and review of all pre-construction safety elements prior to mobilization.
• Assist in maintaining all safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to fire protection, fall protection, gas detectors, lock/out, tag/out and grounding systems.
• Has the ability to Stop Work for unsafe acts or improperly installed work that may led to the injury of person or property.
• Is the authority and lead on all safety related tasks, assignments, items, and issues on the project site.
• Perform additional assignments per the direction of the Regional Safety Director.

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the construction industry, with a minimum of 3 years working on federal government construction projects.
• Experience with OSHA, EM 385-1-1 and other regulatory requirements and industry standard.
• Experience directing, training, and motivating field personnel.
• Must be able to obtain GSA and military base passes and be able to operate motor vehicles on military installation.
• Understanding of federal construction requirements and ability to adhere and manage.
• Experience managing safety on federal government construction projects is a requirement.
• OSHA 30 Hour training
• Competent Person Training for Trenching, Excavation, Confined Space, Fall Protection
• In-depth knowledge and experience with EM385-1-1
• EM 385-1-1 certified
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors certified
• Candidate must comply with the qualification requirements for an SSHO as outlined in EM285-1-1 Section 01.A.17
• S. Citizenship (required for access to secure areas of Military Base)
• Competency Training Requirements. SSHO must have maintained their competency by taking 24 hours of documented formal classroom or online SOH-related training within the past five years . The 24 hours can be multiple classes combined.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English
• Abili