Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) – Federal Construction Company: LRS Federal Location: Edinburg, TX (100% On-Site Required) Position Type: Full-Time Position Overview LRS Federal is seeking a dedicated, full-time Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to manage on-site safety operations for an upcoming federal project in Edinburg, TX .

This position requires 100% full-time, on-site presence whenever work is being performed. The SSHO will act as LRS Federal’s primary agent for implementing, enforcing, and auditing the project-specific Accident Prevention Program (APP) in strict accordance with federal safety regulations (OSHA / USACE EM 385-1-1) . Note: Per federal regulations, the SSHO is a dedicated safety role and may not double as the Project Superintendent or perform dual production duties.

Mandatory Qualifications ("Must-Haves") Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered: Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of continuous safety experience in supervising or managing safety programs on construction projects similar in size, scope, and complexity. (Alternative: Minimum of 3 years of experience if candidate possesses a relevant safety/engineering degree or credentials such as CSP, ASP, or CHST).

Training & Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety card (completed within the last 5 years). Formal 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 training certificate. Proof of completing 24 hours of documented safety and health continuing education/competency training within the last 3–5 years. Current CPR and First Aid certifications.

On-Site Requirement: Must be located in or willing to commute daily to the job site in Edinburg, TX (no remote work or hybrid options). Federal Suitability: Must be able to pass a background check and obtain federal security access/badges required for the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Be physically present on the job site at all times during construction operations to conduct daily safety inspections, hazard analyses, and safety audits. Plan Enforcement: Manage, update, and enforce the site-specific Accident Prevention Program (APP) and ensure all Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) are reviewed and followed prior to beginning new phases of work.

Stop-Work Authority: Exercise direct, immediate stop-work authority for any conditions, practices, or equipment operations that pose an imminent danger to personnel, property, or the environment. Training & Briefings: Conduct daily/weekly safety tool-box talks, site-specific safety orientations for all new trade workers, and job hazard briefings.

Incident Investigation: Lead all incident, injury, near-miss, and property damage investigations; prepare detailed Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and corrective action reports for submittal to the federal contracting officer. Recordkeeping: Maintain complete on-site safety documentation, SDS binders, OSHA logs, inspection records, and daily SSHO reports.