Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY

Under the General Supervision of the General Manager, the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the planning, implementation and supervision of the Accident Prevention Plan.  The SSHO will be on site at all times when work is being performed and be responsible for the overall management of the safety and occupational health program.  The SSHO will conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• First Aid/CPR Certified
• 40 Hour Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training Course for Contractors
• Be able to write up a job specific Accident Prevention Plan
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily quality control report.
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and subcontractors.
• Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.
• Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.
• Implement and enforce accepted APPS and AHA's.
• Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. Post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the safety bulletin board.
• Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Have a thorough and working knowledge of the plans and specifications or project scope of work and Quality Control requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications.
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of acceptable construction site practices including occupational safety and health regulations.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively. 
• Ability to communicate both orally and writing with internal and external clients and co-workers.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate the work requirements with and various staff and subcontractors.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work well under stress and maintain deadlines. Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change. 
• Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit an acceptable degree of self-confidence.
• Knowledge of acceptable construction site practices including occupational safety and health regulations.
• Ability to follow direction is a must.
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete each task assignment.
• Must be comfortable with high intensity work environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office products required.

QUALIFICATIONS_:_ EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS 

• Be a full-time responsibility. The SSHO shall be present at the project site, located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations during the

  shift.

• Be an employee other than the supervisor, unless specified differently in the contract and coordinated with the local SOH Office, and report to a senior project (or corporate) official.

• The SSHO, as a minimum, must produce a copy of their instructor-signed OSHA 30-hour training card (or course completion if within 90 days of having completed the training and card has not yet been issued). They will have completed: The 30-hour OSHA General Industry safety class (may be web-based training if the student is able to directly ask questions of the instructor by chat or phone) or; The 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class (may be web-based training if the student is able to directly ask questions of the instructor by chat/phone), or; As an equivalent, formal construction or industry safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour course and the EM 385-1-1 applicable to the work to be performed and given by qualified instructors - may be web-base training if the student is able to directly ask questions of the instructor by chat/phone).

• In addition, the SSHO is also required to have proof of employment for: (1) Five (5) years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/managing general construction (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or; (2) Five (5) years of continuous general industry safety experience in supervising/managing general industry (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or; (3) If the SSHO has a Third-Party, Nationally Accredited (ANSI or National Commission for Certifying Agencies - NCCA) SOH-related certification, only 4 years of experience is required.

• See following list of certifications: Associate Safety Professional (ASP): an individual who has achieved an interim designation denoting progress towards the Certified Safety Professional Certification offered by BCSP; Certified Construction Heath and Safety Technician (CHST): an individual who is currently certified by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHST); Certified Health Physicist (CHP): an individual who is currently certified by the American Board of Health Physics; Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH): an individual who is currently certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene; Certified Safety Professional (CSP): an individual who is currently certified by the BCSP; Certified Safety Trained Supervisor (CSTS): an individual who is currently certified by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHST).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for: bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time, often in severe weather; moving or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds; operating through extended periods of high stress.  Must possess: visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; and the manual dexterity to operate a cell phone, handheld radio, telephone and keyboard.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually in a field setting. The employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is consistent with construction sites.  Travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assist in supervising subcontractors or Tatitlek crews.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS: 

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people.  Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.  We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.  We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Excellent leadership ability.
• Proficiency in MSOffice (Word, Excel, Outlook), database systems, report preparation, and data analysis
• Coaching and employee development skills and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate employees.
• Proactive problem solving ability.
• Strong analytical, organizational and follow-up skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with the customer in written and verbal communications
• Strong leadership ability.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.