Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)/ Construction Safety Manager/Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Location: Panama City, FL, 32401

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 08:00am-5:00pm

Payrate:$ 46.00 - 46.00/hr.

Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients, a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span prevention and early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Job Description:

• Client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee and enforce safety protocols on active Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction sites.
• The SSHO will ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations—including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and all applicable safety policies.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and audits of work areas, equipment, and operational practices.
• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures to maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions for all site personnel.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety violations; develop and document corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain complete and accurate safety documentation, including logs, permits, inspection reports, and training records.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Client’s corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to verify their safety programs and training meet project-specific requirements.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for all safety-related matters.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify hazards and develop proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience in construction safety, preferably on federal or large-scale commercial projects required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
• Must possess—or be willing and able to obtain within 6 months—a CHST, ASP, or CSP certification.
• EM 385-1-1 training and prior experience strongly preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with government contracts and compliance standards (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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