Site Safety & Health Officer 03656 SMC - North Wind Group

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Title: Site Safety & Health Officer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain 

Since 2012, Silver Mountain has performed over $52 million in a variety of construction projects ranging from design-build to repair and renovation in a variety of locations. Silver Mountain manages both task order IDIQ contracts as well as competitive bid and sole source projects, including 100% design, design-build, demolition, facilities repair, DOD fuels systems, and new construction. Silver Mountain is a certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business headquartered in Alaska with offices nationwide.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) will serve on various USACE, DoD, Air Force construction project located in but not limited to the Western Region of the United States, primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SSHO is responsible for ensuring project personnel are sufficiently trained and qualified to execute assigned tasks and for assessing and reporting progress to the Project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements the company's health and safety program; conducts and/or participates in associated training, safety meetings and inspections.
• Supervision of all field activities, in-house and subcontract laborers, and coordinating site logistics.
• Implements site safety and emergency plans.
• Observe and assist in compliance with subcontractors.
• Coordinate with subcontractors in timely development of activity hazard analysis and control measures for scopes.
• Daily Safety inspections and reporting of inspections.
• Prepares daily reports, job diaries, narratives, and all other documentation as determined by the company and by the project needs.
• Enforces all regulatory, base and company specific safety rules.
• Communicates and supports a proactive culture of Safety.
• Routinely assess work activities to ensure tasks are performed in accordance with the requirements detailed in the EM-385-1-1, project specification and Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Ensure equipment is inspected, meets APP safety requirements and is adequate to meet the intended function for the project.
• Authority to stop work for conditions adverse to quality or safety.
• Provide day-to-day technical overview of on-site project activities.
• Ensure project field activities are performed safely to execute work in accordance with the APP, work scope, and schedule Accident Hazard Analysis (AHA's).
• Ensure equipment and other project resources are in working order and comply with the APP; implementation of the APP.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as are appropriate and as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Possess at least five (5) years' experience in the role of a site safety health officer on government projects. In addition, applicant must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of continuous safety related roles in increasing size and complexity
• DoD-AF and/or USACE project experience required.
• A minimum of 5-10 years construction experience
• A combination of experience and education that demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and abilities will be considered
• Experience with Accident Hazard Analysis (AHA)
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1
• OSHA 30 hour
• Proficient in USACE RMS (Resident Management System)

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately, follow procedures and schedules, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Project).
• Ability to work in a team environment and fit in with company culture and processes.
• Effective professional oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, strong organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Special Requirements:

• CPR – First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver's License compliant with REAL ID ACT.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Fluent in English.
• Must be local to Las Vegas, Nevada or be willing to relocate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related educational background is preferred.
• Crane and Rigging Experience, Structural Steel Erection, Pile Installation preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standard office environment.
• Sedentary physical workload; must be able to exert up to a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; required to have a close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading; specific physical requirements include, but are not limited to, sitting, walking, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor working environment, Local and satellite offices supporting projects within multiple contracts. 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.