Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
Tetra Tech is adding a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to our Case Management team based in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is a project-based, temporary role.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of safety and health protocols at construction or disaster response sites. The SSHO ensures compliance with OSHA standards, including HAZWOPER, by managing safety plans, conducting training, performing site inspections, and coordinating with project officials to maintain a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement and audit Accident Prevention and Site Safety & Health Plans to ensure site compliance and effectiveness.
Provide full-time safety oversight during field operations, continuously monitoring and enforcing safety standards.
Conduct safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are promptly taken.
Deliver project-specific safety training to personnel to promote awareness and compliance.
Maintain emergency availability to respond to safety incidents or concerns.
Report safety status, incidents, and compliance issues to senior management.
Collaborate with Safety & Health Managers (SHM) and project officials to modify and improve Site Safety & Health Plans (SSHP) as necessary.
Enforce safety compliance specifically related to OSHA standards, including HAZWOPER guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction Safety certification.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
8-hour supervisor training and 8-hour refresher training.
Experience in occupational safety and health within construction or disaster response environments.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
Excellent communication skills for conducting training and coordinating with project teams.
Ability to conduct thorough safety inspections and audits.
Proactive approach to hazard identification and mitigation.
Ability to maintain composure and respond effectively in emergency situations.
This position with Tetra Tech is temporary and on an "as needed" basis and will end. It is understood that your employment is to be on an "at will" basis. Neither our stating your salary in annualized terms nor our comments nor representations in any other respects are intended to express or imply that you will be working either for any duration or under a contract of employment.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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