Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Korte Company is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) willing to travel up to 100% for commercial/government construction projects to maintain safety for every aspect of the project. Safety is critical to the success of our construction projects and this position will be the key person responsible for adherence to our safety standards. The ideal candidate will provide proactive, visible leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections

Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports

Maintain safety reference materials on the jobsite

Attend all preparatory and periodic in-progress meetings

Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements and inspections

Conduct new employee safety orientation

Lead on-site safety meetings and toolbox talks

Perform project hazard analysis and maintain hazard communication programs

Verify safety training of all workers

Traveling/relocation will be required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

30 hour OSHA certification training within last 5 years

Proof of 8 hours or more of formal safety training each year for the last 5 years

must be able to provide dates and hours

First Aid and CPR certified

24 hour Competent Person for Fall Protection training that complies with EM 385-1-1 section 21 (Current within 2 years)

Certificate of training on the following:

Excavations

Scaffolding

Fall protection

Hazardous energy

Confined space

Health Hazard recognition

Personal Protective Equipment

Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills

Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, and iPad use

Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments

Remarkable enthusiasm

Sincere obligation to client satisfaction

The ability to speak Spanish is a plus

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have:

Corp of Engineers EM 385-1-1 experience

5 years of experience on similar construction projects – must be able to provide dates and descriptions of previous projects including dollar amounts

Experience on large ground-up; DOD/USACE; vertical projects of 15M+ preferred

BCSP certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 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.

Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Willing to work 6 days a week if job requires it

Comfortably work at heights, including on roofs, scaffolding, ladders, and elevated surfaces

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) will be at the worksite at all times whenever work or testing is being performed. The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:

Wet and/or humid conditions

Moving mechanical parts

High, precarious places

Risk of electrical shock

Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold

Moderate to loud noise levels

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company.  More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide.  Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.