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Fisher Industries

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Fisher Industries, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family business that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large‑scale infrastructure projects, supported by in‑house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Primary Scope The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) works on US Army Corps of Engineers projects. The SSHO must plan, schedule, and prepare for work to reduce and eliminate hazards in advance. This role is the "competent person" on site and provides safety direction while ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and programs alongside the Site Supervisor.

Primary Duties

Conduct comprehensive on‑site hazard and risk assessments; safety audits; accident investigations; and equipment inspections to mitigate risk.

Partner with project managers and site safety representatives to interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on project safety requirements, accident investigation, and implementing corrective action measures.

Develop and conduct onsite worker training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and use of safety equipment at job site locations.

Monitor compliance with EM 385‑1‑1, OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements.

Administer and manage the substance abuse testing and occupational health programs for the organization.

Compile, analyze, and report statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents as required.

Assist with detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis, compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other employee health and wellness evaluations to support health, safety and environmental management initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all USACE and company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5 years of experience as a construction safety professional in heavy construction.

Current OSHA 30‑hour construction certification.

Current First Aid CPR certification.

Current competent person training in fall protection, excavation, confined space, and lockout/tagout.

Prior experience working with USACE preferred.

Must have current EM 385‑1‑1 SSHO certificate.

Proficient in MS Office and Bluebeam.

Must be able to wear full construction PPE, including fall arrest harnesses or respirators.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher’s Company Vehicle Program policy.

Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions, including heat above 100 °F, cold, and rain.

Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test and government background check.

Requires extensive out‑of‑town travel.

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug‑free work environment requiring pre‑employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

Salary: $112,000 per year

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider — Construction

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