L1 Site Safety Health Officer

Area of Requirement: LRMC Work Center, Germany

Scope of Position: The L1 SSHO is the prime contractor's senior safety authority on-site, accountable for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the Safety & Health Program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, host-nation requirements, and PWS 1.5.1.3.1.6. This role ensures all O&M activities-from routine preventive maintenance to emergency repairs-are executed under the strictest safety controls. The L1 SSHO partners with the CMM, COR, and subcontractor leads to integrate safety into every phase of work planning, execution, and close-out. This officer also serves as the primary liaison with U.S. Army Safety Offices, local emergency services, and environmental health authorities.

Tasks and Capabilities Required:

Program Development & Oversight:

o Draft, review, and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and site-specific safety addenda.

o Develop Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all high-risk tasks (e.g., confined-space entry, energized electrical work, crane operations).

o Author and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine and non-routine O&M activities, ensuring alignment with EM 385-1-1, OSHA 1910/1926, and host-nation statutes.

Training & Competency Management:

o Design and deliver comprehensive safety training modules (e.g., fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, respiratory protection, hazard communication) and verify employee competency.

o Maintain and audit Safety Training and Competency Assessment files for all contractor and subcontractor personnel.

o Coordinate annual refresher courses and track OSHA card expirations.

Inspection, Audits & Engagement:

o Conduct daily site safety walk-downs, weekly toolbox talks, and monthly formal safety audits; identify hazards, document findings, and ensure timely corrective actions.

o Facilitate multi-discipline safety committees and disseminate safety bulletins to drive continuous improvement.

o Utilize mobile inspection apps to capture real-time safety observations and track corrective-action closure.

Incident & Emergency Response:

o Lead root-cause investigations for all incidents, near-misses, and property damage events; prepare detailed investigation reports with recommendations for systemic fixes.

o Act as on-call safety lead for after-hours and emergency work orders, coordinating with host-nation first responders and U.S. military emergency teams.

o Develop and exercise Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and site evacuation drills in partnership with the COR and local authorities.

Mandatory Experience and Certifications:

OSHA 30-Hour Construction and General Industry cards.

At least 24 hours of formal Safety & Occupational Health (SOH) training within the last five years, plus documented annual refresher training.

Minimum five (5) years' direct experience managing safety programs on complex O&M or construction projects, including extensive work under EM 385-1-1 or equivalent military safety standards.

Proven effectiveness in facilitating cross-functional safety teams and driving zero-injury performance.

Preferred/Desired Certifications:

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification

First Responder Incident Command (IC-100)