Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 45 plus years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, USACE) and Department of Energy at various National Laboratories. Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service.

Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in Rancho Bernardo, CA, Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities.

Primary Function

Oversight of the project safety program following contract documents. Reports directly to the Corporate Safety Director.

Typical Duties

• Participate in the planning and preparation of the project safety for all work activities.
• Be onsite during construction activities to serve as a safety subject matter expert.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and participate in morning stretches.
• Prepare for and conduct weekly safety meetings on relevant topics.
• Prepare Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for review during preparatory meetings with crews and subcontractors as well as daily RED Book Reviews (daily AHA's).
• Assess the site-specific safety training needs and conduct site safety training.
• Conduct regular, daily safety inspections of construction areas.
• Identify, document, and recommend resolutions of hazardous / potentially hazardous conditions and follow through to ensure corrections are made.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per Accident Prevention Plan (APP) procedures and federal, state, local client regulations.
• Conduct various industrial hygiene sampling includingmulti gas detection, heat, air quality, and / or noise monitoring to ensure safe working conditions.
• Issue various permits such as burn permits, dig permits, confined space, Lock Out / Tag Out, as required.
• Assist in conducting employee / craft and Governmental inspectors on walk through tours. May accompany federal, state, or local jurisdiction inspectors on walk through tours.
• Assist in emergency response as required.
• Assist in maintaining all safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to fall protection, fire protection, rigging, shoring, first aid kits, gas detectors, lock / out / tag out and other safety tools / equipment.
• Administer site craft safety incentives and recognition as well as training programs.
• Attend monthly SSHO Committee Meetings.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Work is performed in an office and on a construction site. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements :

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

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Nova Group, Inc.

c / o Human Resources

185 Devlin Rd

Napa, CA 94558

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