Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Korte Company is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer for commercial/government construction projects. Safety is critical to the success of our construction projects and this position will be the key person responsible for adherence to our safety standards. The ideal candidate will provide proactive, visible leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports
• Maintain safety reference materials on the jobsite
• Attend all preparatory and periodic in-progress meetings
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements and inspections
• Conduct new employee safety orientation
• Lead on-site safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Perform project hazard analysis and maintain hazard communication programs
• Verify safety training of workers
• Travel/relocation to projects will be required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• 30-hour OSHA certification training within last 5 years
• 8 hrs. of formal safety or online safety and health related course work per year– must be able to provide dates and hours
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills
• Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, and iPad use
• Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments
• Remarkable enthusiasm
• Sincere obligation to client satisfaction

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, construction management, or related preferred
• 1-3 years of experience on similar construction projects or a safety responsibility where at least 35% of your duties include Safety – must be able to provide dates and descriptions of previous projects including dollar amounts
• BCSP certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Safety Coordinator may be at the worksite to assess the work or testing being performed. The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• High, precarious places
• Risk of electrical shock
• Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold
• Moderate to loud noise levels

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY 

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company.  More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide.  Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV. 

This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer