Superintendent/Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) - Philadelphia, PA

Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: 9+ Months (Start: 4/27)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Position Details

• Hourly Rate: $60/hr


• Per Diem: $175/day (7 days per week)


• Completion Bonus: $150/month


• Pay Frequency: Weekly


• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 0700-1500 | 40 hrs/week

Project Scope

The Superintendent/SSHO will oversee all site safety and project operations for the replacement of a substation at the Navy Yard. This role will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with federal safety standards while coordinating field operations across multiple high-risk work activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• EM 385-1-1 Certification


• 5+ years as a Superintendent on USACE/NAVFAC projects


• 5+ years as an SSHO on USACE/NAVFAC projects


• Electrical infrastructure experience

Preferred:

• NFPA 70E

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct SSHO audits, inspections, and risk assessments


• Oversee electrical work including:
  
  
  
  • MV/HV systems, transformers, switchgear, terminations, and grounding
  
  
  • Energized work (LOTO, arc flash, shutdowns, tie-ins/cutovers)
  
  
  
  


• Monitor civil work activities:
  
  
  
  • Excavation, trenching, duct banks, concrete pads
  
  
  
  


• Manage rigging and setting operations:
  
  
  
  • Crane picks, equipment placement and alignment
  
  
  
  


• Oversee high-risk work:
  
  
  
  • Confined space, hot work, heavy equipment, working at heights
  
  
  
  


• Maintain and manage documentation systems:
  
  
  
  • RMS/QCS, daily reports, AHAs, permits
  
  
  
  


• Support incident investigations and corrective actions


• Deliver safety training and orientations


• Collaborate with project teams to proactively mitigate risks


• Maintain accurate safety, incident, and compliance documentation


• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all levels of the project

Skills & Knowledge

Skills:

• Strong communication and public speaking abilities


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)


• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills


• Ability to work both independently and within a team


• Professionalism and discretion with sensitive information

Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of EHS and regulatory standards


• Ability to effectively communicate and enforce safety compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sheakley is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.