POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Construction Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal construction project in El Paso, TX.

What you’ll do:

• Attend pre-work meetings and produce job-specific APP and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), in accordance with Company’s Safety and Health Program.
• Work as member of the project team, including sub contractors, to ensure implementation and continuous monitoring and enforcement of the provisions of the project APP and AHAs.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable OSHA and USACE requirements and regulations, the US Army Corps. of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, recording all violations and noting what remediation needs to occur to keep the project moving safely.
• Prepare comprehensive reports of safety inspections and complete all safety related documentation and paperwork.
• Coordinate response to on-site emergencies, and interface with off-site and on-site emergency response entities.
• Conduct safety trainings, including new employee orientations or refresher trainings, and on-the-spot training to all personnel.
• Work with management team to develop new safety policies, refine existing policies, and modify design requirements and draft construction-related specifications.
• Conduct and participate in Government preparatory meetings, safety inspections and project meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• 5 years of Federal Construction Safety Management
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification (within past 5 years)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Training
• Minimum 8 hour certification on EM 385 1.1
• Must be able to pass DOD security clearance for base access
• High School Diploma; B.S. in Safety Management preferred
• Ability to train personnel in fall protection, excavation, shoring, scaffolding, and/or confined space preferred
• CHST certification preferred (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge working with Excel, Word and PDF software.

YOU Matter 

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. 

Benefits: 

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting 
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee 
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Disability Income Protection Insurance 

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave 
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses 

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** 

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** 

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