Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Panama, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span prevention and early detection through diagnosis treatment and follow-up care empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Panama City FL 32401

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 08:00am-5:00pm

Job Description:

Client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee and enforce safety protocols on active Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction sites.
The SSHO will ensure full compliance with federal state and local safety regulations-including EMand OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and all applicable safety policies.
Conduct daily safety inspections and audits of work areas equipment and operational practices.
Identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures to maintain compliance with safety standards.
Lead daily safety meetings toolbox talks and training sessions for all site personnel.
Investigate incidents near misses and safety violations; develop and document corrective and preventive action plans.
Maintain complete and accurate safety documentation including logs permits inspection reports and training records.
Ensure compliance with OSHA EMand Clients corporate safety policies and procedures.
Coordinate with subcontractors to verify their safety programs and training meet project-specific requirements.
Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for all safety-related matters.
Collaborate with project teams to identify hazards and develop proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field or a minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience in construction safety preferably on federal or large-scale commercial projects required.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
Must possess-or be willing and able to obtain within 6 months-a CHST ASP or CSP certification.
EMtraining and prior experience strongly preferred.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Thorough knowledge of federal state and local safety regulations.
Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with government contracts and compliance standards (e.g. USACE NAVFAC).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of di...