Manager EHS (Site Safety and Health Officer)

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The Manager EHS (Site Safety and Health Officer) will manage and implement safety and health programs on a major construction project. The SSHO will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and fostering a culture of safety on-site. This role will require strong leadership, communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of construction safety practices.
Support construction programs executed in Israel.
 

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Daily Safety and Health Inspections:

  • Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report.

 

Mishap Investigations:

  • Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses.
  • Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for the Contractor and subcontractors and make available to the Contracting Officer upon request. Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.

 

Safety Reference Material Maintenance:

  • Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.
  • Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.
  • Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1, and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.
  • Safety and Health Deficiency Tracking:
  • Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
  • Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.

 

Subcontractor Safety Compliance:

  • Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.
  • Maintains liaison with outside organizations such as clinics, fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams to assure correct site information and assistance to support for the project.
  • Encourages and promotes the value of early incident or injury reporting from those onsite
  • Encourages the submittal of near misses, good catches, lesson learned or best practices and promotes the recognition of those helping with that effort
  • Accompanies insurance representatives as needed and assists the project manager when authorities visit the site
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Exyte Group.

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  • The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project.
  • Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one person at each project site to function as the SSHO.
  • The SSHO or an equally qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan
  • The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1, and all associated sub-paragraphs.
  • If the SSHO is off the site, regardless of length of time, provide an equally qualified and approved alternate SSHO to fulfil the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO.
  • Do not perform work without an SSHO or alternate on site.
  • The SSHO may not serve as the Quality Control Manager or as the Superintendent

 

Minimum Required

  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with EHS
  • EM 385-1-1 Certification required. The EM 385-1-1 is a comprehensive U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual that sets safety standards and guidelines for all Corps of Engineers activities, particularly construction and related operations. It applies to contractors and their subcontractors working on federal projects, including those in the semiconductor industry when government contracts are involved.

 

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or related field preferred
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of OSHA standards (e.g., 29 CFR 1926 for construction, 29 CFR 1910 for general industry).
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
  • Proficient in conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
  • Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential safety hazards on site.

 

Travel

  • Ability to work in the country of Israel.
  • Travel to Israel to support the project as required.


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