Site Safety and Health Officer/ SSHO

Site Safety and Health Officer - Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton, CA

Competitive Salary and EMPLOYER PAID INSURANCE!

EMI Services is Hiring a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)! The primary responsibility of the SSHO is to ensure compliance with government contract safety regulations and industry standards, as well as file and manage employee work-related injuries, and develop procedures to mitigate risk of employee injury and illness. The SSHO inspects workplaces to minimize or eliminate hazards and recommends changes to protect and educate employees on compliance through safety training programs. The SSHO investigates accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future. The ideal EMI Site Safety and Health Officer has working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules and laws.

Salary

Starting at $70,000 (DOE) plus employer paid insurance

See ALL the fantastic benefits you receive as an employee of EMI below!!

Key Responsibilities

• Review rules, regulations and orders to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures issued by:
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH)
• Safety and Health Requirements Manuals
• Federal, State and/or local agencies
• Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections- scheduled and unscheduled
• Ensure all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training
• Establish/Maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve safety and health in the workplace
• Ensure departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution and participate in environmental programs
• Oversee Develop/Prepare/Enforce safety and health programs/standards, goals and accident/incident reporting procedures
• Maintain documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with Federal standards
• Assist each project location with developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• File and manage all worker claims of injury
• Investigate all major safety and health concerns/issues
• Serve as the units/department point of contact for matters involving environmental issues and compliance with Base Order (BO) 5090.9
• Develop and maintain environmental SOP in accordance with BO 5090.9 to implement the environmental management program
• Maintain a list of locations of all environmental related sites
• Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of environmental related sites and records
• Perform and document follow up actions required
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of command Hazardous Material (HM)
• ensure all HM operations are carried out in compliance with the requirements of BO 5090.9
• Actively promote the reduction of volume and toxicity of HM produced
• Provide leadership and set a personal example with respect to safety

Essential Skills

• Understanding and enforcement of key multi-state and federal safety regulations that relate to OSHA and Company policy and procedures
• Ability to conduct employee training presentations in a professional, clear, and concise manner
• Understanding of CA Worker's Compensation laws and claims management
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Detail oriented, thorough, and accurate
• Must exhibit initiative and independent thinking
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations
• Establish priorities to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner
• PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY
• Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)