Site Safety

Liberal Construction Company Overview: Established in 2010, Liberal Construction has consistently delivered on US Government-funded projects in the Middle East. Today, we have grown into a global organization headquartered in the U.S., offering design/build (D/B) and design/bid/build (D/B/B) services for both the US Government and private sector clients. As an SBA-registered small business in Virginia, we also maintain international offices in Bahrain and UAE. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inclusive culture of innovation. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we continuously strive to recognize their value. Currently, we invite dynamic individuals to join our ever-growing team for a role based in our Bahrain office. We are looking for a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for our projects in Djibouti. Duties include but is not limited to: - Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report. - Be a full-time responsibility. The SSHO shall be present at the project site, located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations during the shift. - Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses. - Use OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors. Post and maintain Form 300 on the site Safety Bulletin Board. - Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site. - Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings. - Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1, and approve, sign, implement and enforce them. - Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. - Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements. - Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS). - Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings. - Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors. - Liaise with Government to obtain badges for the contractor and subcontractor's personnel and vehicles while keeping accurate log of badges all times. - Work as the environmental coordinator with the Base environment team. - Develop and implement project specific Safety and Environmental protection plans. Qualification Requirements: - Contract Experience: managing safety programs in construction: 5 years (Required) - License/Certification: 30‑hour OSHA +10‑hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class - IOSH Managing Safety certificate - 40‑HOURS EM-385-1-1 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY HAZARD AWARENESS - Certificate of Competent Person for Scaffolding (meets the requirements of EM 385‑1‑1, Section 22.B.02). - Certificate of Competent Person for Fall Protection (meets the requirements of EM 385‑1‑1, Section 21.C.04). - Certificate of Competent Person for Environmental management system (EMS). - Certificate of Competent Person for CPR, AED & First Aid certification by Save a Life. - Language: English (Required) - Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) - Job Types: Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr