Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Location(s): Mobile, AL

Position Summary
The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) will provide onsite construction safety support, implement applicable safety protocols, and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, project-specific safety plans, and customer safety standards.

The SSHO will serve as the primary onsite point of contact for assigned safety matters, conduct inspections, identify and document unsafe conditions, monitor subcontractor compliance, and coordinate corrective actions with project management and the designated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) representative.

The role will support project safety activities under the direction of project management and the designated EHS representative. Overall responsibility for the project safety program, policy decisions, subcontractor enforcement, and formal regulatory communications will remain with project management.

Key Responsibilities
General EHS Support

• Support implementation of OSHA requirements, customer safety standards, company EHS requirements, and the Project Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Promote injury prevention, hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and a zero-incident safety culture.
• Support the implementation and review of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and safety plans.
• Provide field coaching and communicate safety noncompliance to responsible supervisors and project management.
• Exercise stop-work authority when imminent danger, unsafe conditions, or unsafe acts are observed and immediately notify management.

Site Inspections and Observations

• Perform and document formal safety inspections at least three days per week, or as otherwise directed.
• Conduct field observations whenever onsite and identify unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Verify that immediate corrective measures are implemented when feasible and track outstanding issues through closure or escalation.
• Participate in project safety audits and coordination meetings as assigned.
• Inspect fall protection, aerial and scissor lifts, crane and rigging operations, electrical installations, trenching, material handling, solar panel installation, foreign object debris (FOD) controls, housekeeping, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Documentation and Reporting

• Complete daily safety documentation, including pre-work safety checklists, observations, project safety reports, housekeeping reports, weather records, and equipment inspection verification.
• Prepare weekly inspection reports, toolbox talk reviews, corrective action logs, safety trend reviews, and subcontractor compliance reviews.
• Prepare monthly safety summaries, leading and lagging indicator reports, OSHA metrics reviews, and customer compliance reports as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records using approved forms and document management systems.
• Prepare supporting information and draft reports for management review and approval.

Incident Support

• Immediately report incidents, near misses, first-aid cases, property damage, and environmental releases to project management.
• Support incident investigations, evidence collection, interviews, corrective-action development, and root-cause analysis.
• Prepare preliminary and final investigation documentation within applicable project timelines.
• Escalate incidents and safety concerns promptly in accordance with established reporting procedures.

Training and Orientation Support

• Conduct or support new-worker safety orientations using approved training materials.
• Verify completion of required site safety orientations and specialized training.
• Maintain assigned training records and orientation logs.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and project-specific safety briefings.
• Identify personnel who lack required training or qualifications and notify the responsible supervisor.

Subcontractor Safety Monitoring

• Monitor and document subcontractor compliance with applicable safety requirements, OSHA standards, and project-specific procedures.
• Review available certifications, qualifications, AHAs, and competent-person designations and report deficiencies.
• Participate in subcontractor safety meetings and track assigned corrective actions.
• Escalate recurring or unresolved safety noncompliance to project management.

High-Risk Activity Monitoring

• Working at heights: Monitor tie-off practices, fall-protection inspections, and rescue-plan readiness.
• Crane and rigging: Review assigned lift documentation, verify operator qualifications, and monitor exclusion zones.
• Excavation and trenching: Verify documented competent-person inspections, utility-locate status, and protective systems.
• Electrical work: Monitor lockout/tagout controls, energized-work requirements, and applicable NFPA 70E practices.
• Hot work: Verify permits, fire-watch coverage, and required post-work inspections.
• Confined spaces: Verify permit controls, atmospheric monitoring, and rescue preparedness.

Housekeeping, FOD, and Environmental Support

• Conduct routine FOD and housekeeping inspections and report deficiencies.
• Monitor tool accountability, worksite cleanliness, debris removal, and weather-related material securing.
• Monitor spill-prevention controls, approved chemical use, Safety Data Sheet availability, waste-management practices, stormwater controls, and hazardous-waste documentation.
• Respond to and document environmental events as directed, with immediate escalation to management.

Emergency and Weather Support

• Support emergency-response planning, drills, contact-list maintenance, and first-aid supply checks.
• Monitor lightning, high winds, and other unsafe weather conditions using approved criteria and equipment limitations.
• Initiate or support work stoppages when required due to imminent danger and immediately notify management.
• Coordinate severe-weather activities and emergency investigations as directed.

Required Deliverables

• Minimum of three documented site safety inspections per week, unless otherwise directed.
• Daily onsite safety observations and field reports.
• Weekly toolbox-talk documentation reviews and corrective-action tracking.
• Incident investigation support and draft reports.
• Monthly safety summary reports.
• Subcontractor compliance monitoring records.
• Training records and orientation logs.
• FOD and housekeeping inspection reports.
• Supporting documentation for customer and internal safety audits.
• Ongoing monitoring, coaching, documentation, and escalation of project safety issues.

Required Qualifications

• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Minimum of five years of construction safety experience.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Fall-protection training.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910 requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E safety practices applicable to assigned work.
• Experience with solar installations, carport structures, aerial lifts, crane operations, electrical construction, and trenching activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project-designated document management systems.
• Strong field communication, documentation, coaching, and escalation skills.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work onsite approximately 60% of the time, subject to project needs and management direction.
• Must comply with applicable site access, conduct, confidentiality, security, and EHS requirements.
• Must work under the direction of project management and the designated EHS representative.
• Must promptly report safety concerns, incidents, and noncompliance.
• Must operate within assigned authority and obtain management approval for formal commitments, policy decisions, and subcontractor enforcement actions.
• Work assignments, onsite coverage, and priorities may be adjusted based on project conditions and safety requirements.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.