Safety Manager

Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a NAVFAC construction project at Naval Station Great Lakes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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• Develop, implement, and keep current the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) under EM 385-1-1 (2024)
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• Conduct and document daily site inspections and track deficiencies to closure
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• Lead site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and preparatory and pre-work safety meetings
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• Oversee high-hazard work, including confined space entry, excavation, fall protection, formwork and concrete placement, and crane/rigging operations
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• Verify subcontractor compliance, training records, and Competent Person designations
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• Report and investigate incidents and near misses; prepare monthly exposure reports and OSHA 300/300A records
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• Serve as the contractor's safety point of contact with the NAVFAC COR, with authority to stop work
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Qualifies as a Level 2 SSHO or higher under EM 385-1-1 (2024)
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• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (or General Industry) card
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• 24 hours of documented formal safety and health training within the last 5 years (in addition to OSHA 30)
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• 3+ years of construction safety experience within the last 10 years on projects of similar type, size, and complexity (2+ years with a qualifying safety degree or accredited certification)
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• Proven experience writing and maintaining APPs and AHAs
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• Current First Aid/CPR/AED
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• Able to pass a background check for military base access (REAL ID or passport required)
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• Available full time on site whenever work is being performed
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Qualifies as a Level 1 SSHO: 5+ years of similar-project safety experience within the last 10 years
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• BCSP certification (CHST, CSP, ASP, or OHST)
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• 40-hour EM 385-1-1 course (2024 edition)
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• Prior NAVFAC or USACE project experience, including ENG Form 6282 designation
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• Competent Person training in confined space, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and scaffolding
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• Experience on water or wastewater treatment projects, especially permit-required confined space work in an operating facility
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