Site Safety & Health Officer

. Conduct inspections of personnel, equipment, tools, and work areas .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $134,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct inspections of personnel, equipment, tools, and work areas
Perform new worker safety orientations and ongoing safety meetings
Lead and document incident, mishap, and near-miss investigations
Maintain required safety documentation and reference materials onsite
Attend and participate in pre-construction conferences, preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and Three-Phase Quality Control meetings
Implement, monitor, and enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and EM 385-1-1 requirements
Verify compliance with safety requirements by employees, subcontractors, and visitors
Stop work and initiate corrective actions when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Maintain daily safety records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation
Coordinate with project management, quality control personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives regarding safety-related matters
Promote a positive safety culture through visible onsite leadership and employee engagement

What you’ll need

Minimum of five (5) years of documented construction safety experience on commercial, industrial, or heavy construction projects OR at least three (3) years of experience serving as a dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other federal construction projects
Successful completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course
Completion of an additional 40 hours of documented construction safety training beyond the OSHA 30-Hour course
Documented completion of 8 hours of formal safety-related continuing education annually for the previous five years
Experience developing, implementing, and managing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to conduct inspections, investigations, and safety training while maintaining detailed records and documentation
Thorough knowledge of current EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and applicable construction safety regulations
Current CHST, CSP, ASP, CSHO, or equivalent professional safety certification
Experience working under USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, or other Department of Defense construction contracts
Experience with electronic safety management systems and digital reporting platforms
Ability to review confidential US security information is required
Valid driver's license in good standing is required

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