Site Safety and Health Officer

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) (USACE 81st RD Facility Investment Services – Region F: North Carolina and South Carolina). The SSHO is a key position responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing the Contractor's Safety and Health Program under the Facility Investment Services (Region F) contract. The SSHO ensures full compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and all safety provisions in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This role includes preparing and maintaining the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), conducting inspections, identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, and documenting all safety activities. The SSHO works closely with the Project Manager and Quality Control Manager to maintain a safe work environment and protect personnel, property, and mission readiness.

This is a full-time, on-site position at Charlotte, NC (serving Army Reserve sites across North and South Carolina). The position must maintain availability by phone within one hour during and after government working hours. An alternative location can be agreed upon with the candidate.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Site Safety and Health Officer at Terrestris do?

The SSHO is responsible for developing, enforcing, and maintaining the Contractor Safety Program and all required safety plans (APP, AHAs, hazard-specific plans). The position ensures compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and conducts conducting inspections, investigations, and training. The SSHO maintains safety records and documentation. This position coordinates with Government personnel and enforces corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace.

What does a typical day look like for a Site Safety and Health Officer?

You will:

• Develop, implement, and enforce the Contractor's Safety and Health Program in full compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and all Performance Work Statement (PWS) safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), ensuring safe work practices, hazard identification, emergency response procedures, and employee compliance with approved safety protocols.
• Develop and update Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for all recurring and non-recurring tasks, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and defining control measures before work begins.
• Prepare, implement, and maintain hazard-specific safety plans such as Asbestos Abatement, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, and Confined Space Entry, as required by the PWS.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of all worksites, equipment, and operations, documenting findings and ensuring prompt correction of unsafe conditions or practices.
• Ensure all personnel complete required safety training, including OSHA-10 minimum certification, and maintain accurate records of completed courses and current qualifications.
• Investigate and report all accidents, near-miss incidents, and property damage, determining root causes and submitting formal reports and corrective actions to the COR.
• Monitor and control hazardous materials, ensuring labeling, handling, storage, and disposal comply with OSHA Hazard Communication standards and environmental protection requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate safety documentation, including inspection reports, training logs, AHAs, and incident records, available for Government review during normal working hours.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices, verifying compliance with established standards and replacement of defective gear.
• Coordinate safety compliance with security and environmental program requirements to protect personnel, property, and the environment during all contract activities.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and inspections with Government safety representatives, providing requested documentation and implementing required follow-up actions.
• Exercise authority to stop work immediately when unsafe conditions exist and direct immediate corrective measures before operations resume.
• Promote and maintain a proactive culture of safety awareness, ensuring continuous improvement in accident prevention, hazard communication, and workforce protection across all contract sites.

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory experience preparing and enforcing safety programs on contracts of similar size and complexity.
• Must have completed the OSHA 30-hour Safety Course (or equivalent) within the last three years.
• Must be fully familiar with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable OSHA regulations.
• Proven track record performing SSHO responsibilities. These include at minimum:
  • Develop, implement, and enforce the Contractor's Safety Program and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Prepare, maintain, and enforce an APP that meets EM 385-1-1 standards and addresses site-specific hazards.
• Develop and maintain AHAs for all recurring and non-recurring work, ensuring review and approval prior to task execution.
• Prepare and enforce required plans including Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, Hazard Communication, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, and Asbestos/Lead Abatement.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of worksites, operations, and equipment; identifies hazards; enforces immediate corrective action.
• Accident reporting and investigation.
• Manage staff completion of 10-hour OSHA safety training.
• Maintains safety documentation, inspection records, accident reports, and training logs, ensuring all are available for Government review.
• Oversee proper labeling, handling, and storage of hazardous materials and maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Verifies use and maintenance of required PPE and ensures compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.
• Judiciously deploy stop-work authorities when unsafe conditions exist and direct correction prior to resuming.
• Exceptional teamwork and ability to coordinate with the Project Manager (PM) and Quality Control Manager (QCM) to ensure integrated compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• The SSHO must be eligible for base access through a completed background investigation and, if required, obtain a Common Access Card; no classified clearance is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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