Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Worksite Address: Mobile, AL 36615Contract Duration: 12 MonthsPay Rate: $50–$55/hourSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CSTStart Date: ASAPPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support construction and installation activities at a major industrial project site in Mobile, Alabama. This individual will serve as the primary onsite safety resource, helping implement safety protocols, monitor field activities, identify potential hazards, and ensure compliance with OSHA, customer, and company safety requirements.The SSHO will work closely with project management, EHS representatives, subcontractors, and site personnel to promote a safe working environment, address safety concerns, and support continuous improvement in project safety performance.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport implementation and enforcement of OSHA regulations, company EHS policies, customer safety requirements, and site-specific safety plans.Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for day-to-day safety concerns and coordinate with project management and EHS leadership.Conduct regular site safety inspections, field observations, and audits to identify unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.Monitor high-risk construction activities, including work at heights, crane and rigging operations, electrical installations, trenching, hot work, and confined-space activities.Review and support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and other project safety documentation.Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and communicate deficiencies or recurring safety concerns to project management.Exercise stop-work authority when imminent hazards or unsafe work practices are identified.Support incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective-action tracking.Conduct or assist with worker safety orientations, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and project-specific training.Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly safety documentation, including inspection reports, incident records, safety metrics, and corrective-action logs.Monitor housekeeping, foreign object debris (FOD), PPE compliance, environmental controls, and general site conditions.Support emergency preparedness, severe-weather monitoring, and project safety meetings.Required QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of construction safety experience in an industrial, commercial, or large-scale construction environment.Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.Fall protection training and experience.Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910 standards.Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.Experience monitoring construction activities involving aerial lifts, cranes and rigging, electrical work, trenching, and work at heights.Experience conducting safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.Strong communication, documentation, and field-coaching skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic safety documentation systems.Preferred ExperienceExperience with solar installations, solar panel installations, or carport structures.Experience working at large industrial, manufacturing, or construction project sites.Familiarity with subcontractor safety management and customer-specific contractor safety programs.Experience supporting environmental compliance, housekeeping, and FOD prevention programs.Additional InformationThis is an onsite project assignment with approximately 60% expected onsite coverage, depending on project requirements.The selected candidate will coordinate with project management, EHS leadership, customer safety representatives, and subcontractors.Must be comfortable working in an active construction environment and monitoring multiple work activities.Timesheets will be managed through the Fieldglass system.