Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Environmental And Safety Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal construction project in Ft. Novosel, AL. The role involves implementing safety practices, conducting inspections, maintaining safety records, and providing training. Candidates must have 5+ years in construction safety management and OSHA certification. This is a full-time contract position with an immediate start date.
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Location: Ft. Novosel, AL


Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (9–12 Months)


Start Date: Immediate
About the Role:
Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Safety Professional (SSHO) to support a federal construction project near Ft. Novosel, Alabama. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and managing health and safety practices in accordance with federal regulations and client standards.
We are looking for a self-directed, detail-oriented safety professional with excellent communication and computer skills who thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven construction environment.
Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary EHS representative for the project, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and contract requirements.
Support the project management team with on-site safety inspections, reporting, and training coordination.
Conduct and document daily safety inspections of the job site.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety logs, incident reports, and OSHA recordkeeping (including injury/illness logs).
Interface with regulatory agencies such as OSHA as needed.
Provide ongoing safety training and toolbox talks to on-site personnel.
Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate closely with facility management and subcontractors to ensure alignment with EHS standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of continuous experience in construction safety management
OSHA EM 385-1-1 is mandatory
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital safety platforms
Must be able to work independently and manage site safety with minimal supervision
U.S. Citizenship required (federal project compliance)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting federal construction projects, especially USACE or DoD
Familiarity with incident investigation and root cause analysis methods
Prior experience coordinating with subcontractors and site leadership on large-scale builds

Why Join ESS?
At Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc., we value professionals who are committed to promoting safe work environments. We offer competitive pay, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to contribute to important federal construction efforts.
Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. (ESS Inc.) is a Cincinnati based certified MBE. Since 2002, ESS Inc. has been providing health and safety, engineering, environmental technical and management services to businesses throughout the United States. We work with businesses from Fortune 500 members to small businesses in the local community, providing world class occupational safety and health consultative services and environmental compliance assistance.
Our customers value our personal attention to their needs and the accuracy and flexibility of our services to meet their unique needs.