We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support our team based at Fort Cavazos, TX location. At the local project level applies JCFS Safety programs, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements, as well as state and federal laws for the inspection of equipment and working conditions and prevent accidents, fires and related hazardous events. Collaborates with peers. Leads all safety functions, including oversight at an assigned project level, typically one site.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
Travel Required (if applicable):
As a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), you will:
- Responsible for the implementation of the Site/Task Specific Safety Program at location, including the creation of each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
- Oversees and can authorize the procurement of project safety supplies and equipment, and is responsible for the implementation of the site safety training of JCFS direct employees and subcontractor safety training.
- Designated on-site competent person and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), as defined by The Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1
- Responsible to enforce the safety directives per JCFS Safety Program, site-specific APPs and EM 385-1-1.
- Conducts daily safety and health inspections; Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports; Maintains the OSHA Form 300; Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution; Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
- Travel between the various sites within region may be required. Additional travel for startup, training, etc. as needed.
- Provide leadership & facilitate the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Owns/Accountable for Safety Execution within the assigned project location.
Required Qualifications:
- 30-hr OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing Safety training thereafter (8 hour per year) or the ability to obtain OSHA 30 hour certification within first 30 days of employment
- Five (5) or more years of continuous experience in construction safety inspection and administration with similar large-scale projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office software.
- The ability to obtain and maintain required Department of Defense security clearances required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
- In order to meet the increasing demands of our customers and comply with the Federal orders, where legally permissible, we will require all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and submit proof in our Johnson Controls Vaccination Tracker upon hire, unless candidate has a valid medical condition or sincerely held religious belief precluding he/she from receiving the vaccine.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated understanding of OSHA 1910, USACE safety regulations (EM-385-1-1), NAVFAC, ANSI, NFPA 70-E, and other State and Federal regulatory standards.
- Experience in safety program implementation and oversight, and/or facilities operations and maintenance
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field; or equivalent experience Certified Safety Profession (CSP)
- OSHA 500 – Trainer course for construction.
- Competent Person level trainer for Fall Protection/Electrical/Confined Space/Asbestos, etc.
- Demonstrates commitment to safety principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
- Able to recognize hazards and identify controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards.
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
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Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues
- Received HRH The Prince of Wales’ inaugural Terra Carta Seal
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022
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