Site Safety & Health Officer (Shho)

Company Background:

Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company, Inc. (WEMCO, Inc.) is a contract manufacturer that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of productivity-enhancing solutions, such as overhead cranes for material handling, automated aerospace tooling and parts, agricultural equipment, and custom machinery used in multiple industries around the world.

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Director of Quality and Safety and the Project Superintendent, the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for implementing, managing, and enforcing safety programs to ensure all site activities meet federal, state, and local safety standards on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), NAVFAC, or other federal construction projects. This position ensures compliance with EM 385-1-1, project specifications, and contract requirements, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment for all personnel and subcontractors.

Employment Type:

Full-time (Approximately 50% on-site, 50% office-based; travel required)

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements and manages the project's Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and all requirements of EM 385-1-1
• Conducts and documents daily site safety and equipment inspections, hazard analyses, and weekly safety meetings
• Conducts site safety orientations and maintains all required safety reference materials on site
• Enforces compliance with PPE requirements and removes personnel posing safety risks
• Oversees subcontractor safety compliance and provides on-site safety training as required
• Coordinates closely with the Site Superintendent and Quality Control Manager to resolve safety and quality concerns
• Conducts and documents safety meetings in accordance with EM 385-1-1, including monthly supervisor meetings and weekly trade meetings
• Maintains and updates the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) inventory and all project safety documentation
• Investigates incidents, documents findings, and prepares accident/near-miss reports
• Tracks, reports, and corrects safety and health deficiencies
• Prepares and submits required safety submittals, documentation, and monthly self-evaluation checklists in accordance with contract specifications
• Manages and monitors site-specific safety programs such as confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and abatement
• Attends pre-construction, pre-work, and inspection meetings, and coordinates with government safety representatives as required
• Communicates effectively with project stakeholders, including the Government Quality Assurance Representative, OSHA, Environmental and Fire personnel, subcontractors, and tradesmen
• Reads and interprets construction plans, specifications, and job scopes
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall project safety and compliance

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of documented experience as an SSHO on commercial, industrial, or federal construction projects.
• Recent USACE or NAVFAC project experience is required.
• Completion of the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course plus an additional 40 hours of safety training.
• Minimum of 8 hours of continuing safety education annually for the past 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and EM 385-1-1 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Must be able to travel; travel locations may include but are not limited to the Pacific Northwest, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, and Southeastern United States. Travel locations must be unrestricted.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid U.S. Passport.
• Ability to prepare and manage safety-related submittals as required by contract specifications.

Additional Notes

• This position is expected to work approximately 50% on-site and 50% in-office, similar to other SSHO/CQC combined roles.
• Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, travel expectations, and project assignments. Full-time travel roles may be compensated at higher salary levels.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves work in our shop where work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds and will occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use fine finger manipulation, use hands to handle and grasp, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance, bend, stoop, twist, and/or crouch. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental insurance options through Colonial Life
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Use of company truck & fuel card when traveling to and from job sites/working out of town
• $80,200 - $87,500 DOE + Per Diem, lodging, and travel pay