Site Safety & Health Officer
Recruiting Partner: Samantha McDermott
Lincoln, Rhode Island | Construction | Not Remote | $75,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 166964
Job Summary
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Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
Join a mission-driven federal contractor dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and compliance. This is an opportunity to lead safety initiatives that make a real impact—ensuring the well-being of personnel and the successful performance of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facility operations.
Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing federal contracting organization
- Professional development and safety certification reimbursement
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience implementing and enforcing safety programs on projects of comparable size and complexity
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety (required, within past 3 years)
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (required)
- EM 385-1-1 SSHO Competent Person training, CSP, or CHST certification (preferred)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred)
- Must be available by phone within one hour during and after government working hours
- Strong understanding of OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and DoD safety standards
Must Haves
- Develop and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard analyses, and toolbox talks
- Serve as the primary on-site authority for all safety compliance matters
- Stop unsafe work activities and coordinate immediate corrective actions
- Investigate and report all incidents and near misses; lead root cause analyses
- Oversee subcontractor compliance and maintain comprehensive safety documentation
Preferred Background & Skills
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or other federal contracts
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive approach to building safety culture
- Familiarity with facility maintenance, construction, or engineering environments
- Proven ability to deliver safety training and maintain compliance across multiple worksites
- Skilled in trend analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement in safety metrics
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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