Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) - Rio Grande Valley, TX

SLSCO LTD.
Harlingen, TX
Position

SLSCO Ltd. Federal Services Division is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for Design-Build infrastructure projects across the Southwestern United States. This position will be responsible for preparing and enforcing the SLS Safety Program as a Prime Contractor for federal-level clients such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and U.S. Department of State (DOS). The ideal candidate has a high level of attention to detail and a genuine care for the safety of personnel and the successful execution of the construction project.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site SSHO ensuring proper implementation of the government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA’s), and all other contractual safety requirements. On-site presence is required at all times when work is being performed.
  • Report to and work closely with the Project Manager and the government to ensure the accomplishment of all safety objectives with additional functional responsibilities to the Director of HSE.
  • Attend periodic project meetings including pre-work and preparatory meetings.
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with all safety procedures and plans.
  • Conduct documented safety orientation training and ongoing job and evolution-specific safety training for all required job site personnel.
  • Ensure the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 and EM 385-1-1 are met for federal jobs.
  • Conduct all safety & mishap investigations. Produce and maintain accident reports and all other required records for safety violations, near misses, and work-related injuries.
  • Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System, listing & monitoring outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
  • Maintain and foster a proactive safety posture, conducting documented daily health & safety inspections, enforcement activities, and best practices evaluations.
  • Develop follow-on Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis as required.
  • Acquire and maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site, including any required postings.
  • Establish, train, and direct efficient staffing of competent project safety representatives as required.
  • Perform additional assignments per the Project Manager’s discretion.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience preparing & enforcing safety programs on large federal construction projects or four (4) years of equivalent experience if you are a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or have a degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
  • Current OSHA-30 hr & EM 385-1-1 required.
  • Federal Construction project experience (USACE, NAVFAC, DOS) is strongly desired.
  • Strong verbal/written communication is required.
  • The position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to speak, read, and write fluent English
  • Ability to successfully pass background/security checks, valid State Driver’s License
  • Proficiency in MS Office products.

Physical Demands

  • Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
  • Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
  • Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
  • Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).
  • Ability to work outside in and around construction sites safely.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Posted 2026-01-09

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