Site Safety and Health Officer – Japan – Fuels
Description
Location: Kadena Tank 150 Project Site, Japan (OCONUS)
Project Schedule:
- Anticipated field start: January/February 2027
- Period of Performance (POP): Through July 2027
ECC is looking for a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) – Fuels for the Kadena Tank 150 project in Japan. This position is dual-hatted with the Site Superintendent role and is responsible for implementing and overseeing the project's safety program to ensure compliance with contract requirements, OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 requirements, company policies, and industry best practices. The SSHO will work closely with project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to promote a safe and compliant work environment throughout all phases of construction. In this position you will:
- Implement and maintain the project Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP)
- Monitor daily construction activities to ensure compliance with project safety requirements
- Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings
- Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to completion
- Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and project safety briefings
- Coordinate with project management and subcontractors to promote a safe work environment
- Maintain required safety documentation, reports, logs, and records
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety observations and document findings
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, contract requirements, and EM 385-1-1 standards
- Coordinate project safety activities with field personnel and client representatives
- Recommend and implement measures to improve project safety performance
- Stop work when unsafe conditions or practices are identified and coordinate corrective actions with project leadership
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project objectives
Requirements:
- This position is dual-hatted with the Site Superintendent role
- Site Superintendent must cover SSHO duties
- Minimum one (1) year of full-time onsite SSHO experience or designated alternate SSHO experience
- Experience as an onsite SSHO or designated alternate SSHO
- Dual-hatted SSHO experience is acceptable
- OSHA course must have been completed within five (5) years of contract award
- Knowledge of construction safety requirements and hazard recognition
- Ability to communicate effectively with project staff, subcontractors, and client representatives
- Strong organizational, leadership, and documentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic project management systems
- Must possess a valid passport or be able to obtain one prior to deployment
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) status for work in Japan
- Ability and willingness to work OCONUS in Japan
- Education: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Construction Management or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
Required Certifications:
- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course certification
- Must be familiar with EM 385-1-1 requirements
- Required certifications and qualifications must remain current throughout the POP
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience on Department of Defense construction projects
- Experience supporting fuels-related construction projects
- Experience implementing EM 385-1-1 requirements on active construction sites
- Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations
- Familiarity with USACE and NAVFAC safety requirements
- Experience working on OCONUS construction projects
ECC targeted base salary range is $125,000 to $130,000 annually.
Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.
Benefits Offered – Full-Time Positions – US Employees
- Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Deferral Matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Company-Matching Charitable Giving Program
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