ESS-347
Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Location: Essington, PA (outside Philadelphia Airport)
Project Type: Dredging (Federal/Government Contract)
Employment Type: Full-time/Contract
Position Summary:
Seeking a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to provide full-time, on-site safety oversight for dredging project at Delaware River. This role includes managing the safety program, conducting inspections and training, and ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1 and federal safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily site safety for removal, repair, and replacement of air handlers and footings
- Conduct jobsite safety orientation and provide ongoing, task-specific safety training
- Lead safety meetings and maintain documentation (agendas, minutes, attendance)
- Perform daily safety inspections and log findings
- Investigate incidents and submit required reports
- Maintain OSHA 300 logs and daily production reports for all contractors
- Ensure compliance with Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
- Maintain hazardous chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Attend project and safety coordination meetings
- Maintain all applicable safety documentation on-site
- Enforce all safety and health standards in accordance with project and federal requirements
Requirements:
- EM 385-1-1 certification (Required)
- 3–5 years’ experience as an SSHO on federal/government construction projects
- Evidence of 30 hours of recent CEU's in the last 3 years.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 standards
- Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple safety responsibilities on site
Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. (ESS Inc.) is a Cincinnati based certified MBE. Since 2002, ESS Inc. has been providing health and safety, engineering, environmental technical and management services to businesses throughout the United States. We work with businesses from Fortune 500 members to small businesses in the local community, providing world class occupational safety and health consultative services and environmental compliance assistance. Our customers value our personal attention to their needs and the accuracy and flexibility of our services to meet their unique needs.