Site Safety And Health Officer, Ssho

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Location: Philadelphia, PA Duration: 9 Months (Start: 9/28) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $56/hr Per Diem: $175/Day (7 Days Per Week) Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Guaranteed 40 Hours Per Week Additional Schedule Details: Weekend work may be required based on project and site requirements.Why This Opportunity?Join a federal construction contractor supporting a critical infrastructure project involving replacement of high-pressure steam condensate mains, secondary return piping systems, and associated underground mechanical utility infrastructure.The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will lead the onsite safety program, ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), and federal contract requirements while coordinating closely with Government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership.Required Qualifications Current EM 385-1-1 Training/Certification Minimum 5 Years of Documented SSHO Experience OSHA 30 Construction Certification High-Pressure Steam or Condensate Piping Experience Mechanical, HVAC, Utility, or Infrastructure Construction Background Previous Military Base, Federal, USACE, or NAVFAC Project Experience Experience Developing and Managing APPs, AHAs, and Federal Safety ProgramsPreferred Qualifications USACE Construction Experience NAVFAC Construction Experience Mechanical Utility Rehabilitation Experience Steam Distribution System Experience CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or Other BCSP Credential Experience Working Directly with Government Safety RepresentativesWhat You'll Be DoingServe as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for the project

Implement and manage the project safety program in compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements

Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments

Develop, review, and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)Monitor excavation, underground utility, piping, and mechanical construction activities

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards

Coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations

Identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions

Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns

Work directly with Government representatives, project managers, and subcontractors

Maintain all required project safety documentation and reporting

Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:EM 385-1-1 Safety RequirementsOSHA Construction StandardsFederal Construction Safety ProgramsAccident Prevention Plans (APPs)Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)Steam and Condensate Piping SystemsMechanical Utility Infrastructure ConstructionExcavation & Trenching Safety RequirementsUnderground Utility ConstructionContractor Safety ManagementIncident Investigation & Corrective ActionsConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationGovernment Compliance Audits & InspectionsWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a field-focused federal construction safety professional with extensive SSHO experience supporting military, federal, utility, or infrastructure projects.Success in this role requires maintaining full EM 385 compliance, proactively identifying hazards, effectively coordinating with government personnel and contractors, and ensuring mechanical utility construction activities are executed safely while supporting project quality and schedule objectives.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience directly related to the project's scope of work, including EM 385-1-1, SSHO responsibilities, APPs, AHAs, steam distribution systems, condensate piping, underground utilities, NAVFAC projects, federal construction, and contractor safety management.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.