Site Safety & Health Officer - Construction

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This position requires onsite presence 5 days a week at our project site at Lake Red Rock near Des Moines, IA. Per diem will be provided for those willing to travel or relocate from other locations and work onsite.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer to support a USACE project at Lake Red Rock. As the SSHO, you will be responsible for managing, communicating, implementing, and enforcing compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, Tepa's Accident Prevention Plan and other accepted safety and health submittals.

Job Functions:

• Performs tasks specific to contract task orders on-site at all times during the performance of all work.  
• Makes binding decisions on Tepa’s behalf.
• Implements project safety processes as stipulated by the approved Health and Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses.
• Conducts daily, weekly and/or monthly safety briefings, as required.
• Conducts daily and monthly site safety audits.
• Fills out or obtains daily work permits such as but not limited to confined space, hot work, safe work or dig permits
• Works with Project Manager to obtain safety certifications for subcontractor employees on various tasks such as but not limited to fall protection, confined space entry/attendant, trenching, equipment operations, asbestos and lead abatement.
• Documents competent persons on site for each scope of work.
• Makes decisions to amend activity hazard analysis to reflect any field changes on project sites.
• Implements reporting procedures in the event of an incident or accident. 
• Investigates and evaluates incidents/accidents to determine procedural changes necessary to preclude recurrence.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
• 5+ years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/managing general construction (managing safety programs or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls)
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety & Health training 
• Formal construction or industry safety and health training covering the subjects in USACE EM 385-1-1
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled