Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) - Nationwide Travel

About Curtin Maritime

Curtin Maritime has built its reputation over 25 years on three core values—efficiency, innovation, and integrity. As a leader in marine construction and transportation, the company delivers high-quality maritime solutions and works on unique projects in some of the most incredible places on earth. As we grow, the Director of Dredge Bidding will play a critical role in ensuring our bids are compliant, competitive, and strategically aligned with our expertise and long-term objectives.

Role Overview: 

Curtin Maritime is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our team as we grow our company to the next level. We provide marine construction and dredging services to markets like utility agencies, military/federal, municipalities, public works, and other agencies. 

The Site Safety and Health Officer is responsible for implementing and enforcing health, safety, and environmental plans on project sites. This person understands governing body requirements relating to workplace safety & project compliance and ensuring all components are addressed and observed within the scope of a project. Under the management of the HSSE Director, the SSHO works as part of Curtin Maritime’s Marine Construction team. The Marine Construction department is responsible for the management of projects.

Schedule:

This role follows a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule rotation

Responsibilities:                                                                        

Implement and execute accepted project-specific plans, including accident prevention plans, environmental protection plans, site-specific safety plans, injury and illness prevention plans, etc.

Act as On-Site Company Safety Representative

Tasks and Duties:   

Implement and execute accepted project-specific plans, including accident prevention plans, environmental protection plans, site-specific safety plans, injury and illness prevention plans, etc.

Formulate, create, and maintain site/contract safety plans specific to projects and/or contracts when necessary or required.

Efficient management of project safety and environmental submittals

Ensure proper employee, company, and subcontractor certifications are obtained and maintained.

Manage safety and health programs on-site to ensure compliance with established policies, state/federal laws and OSHA regulations and act as the primary project contact for all health and safety and/or regulatory agency requests and inquiries

Determine, communicate, and document deficiencies and ensure they are corrected in a timely manner.

Communicate with team and customer in a clear and understandable manner about all status updates.

Act as On-Site Company Safety Representative

Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements

Communicate, educate, and train employees in safety awareness and specific safety requirements according to OSHA and EM385-1-1.

Conduct required meetings with all interested parties.

Conduct safety and health inspections and maintain associated documentation.

Recommend and implement control measures to reduce any liability or exposure from non-compliance with various agencies, codes, and company procedures regarding environmental, health and safety standards in the workplace.

Participate in Incident Response and Reporting Systems and support incident investigation processes

Manage employee and customer situations: respond promptly to employee/customer needs, solicit feedback to improve service, respond to requests for service and assistance, and meet commitments promptly.

Complete administrative tasks assigned by Project Manager, as requested.

Skills, Qualification and Certifications:   

Minimum five years construction safety experience, or similar field.

Must have current U.S. Army EM 385-1-1 training and thorough knowledge of current 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

OSHA 30-hour Construction training courses

First Aid/CPR/AED

Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel) and ability to gain proficiency in company-specific software

Required to have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record

Required to pass pre-employment drug test/physical/background check

Security Clearance: Must be US citizen and can obtain a federal government security clearance, if later required

Ability to travel to project sites for extended durations

Must be a team player with excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to:

Work with people at all levels.

Provide clear, practical advice and guidance for project management and crew.

Promote best practices to achieve compliance within all areas of the project.

Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety legislation and its implementation.

Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision-strong delivery focus and edge

Basic medical knowledge to understand symptoms of common industrial diseases and medical treatment or work-related injuries and illnesses.

Basic understanding of physical and engineering principles regarding operation of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Professional demeanor in person, online, and via phone with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

It would be nice for you to currently have:

U.S. Passport, or ability to obtain

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation

Generous benefits package including Medical (Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance at no cost for employee’s coverage) with additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account

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Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.