Site Safety & Health Officer

at  Tepa

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.
LOCATION: Fort Moore, GA or Warner Robins, GA

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer is responsible for managing, communicating, implementing, and enforcing compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, Tepa’s Accident Prevention Plan and other accepted safety and health submittals.

Job Functions:

• Performs tasks specific to contract task orders on-site at all times during the performance of all work.
• Makes binding decisions on Tepa’s behalf.
• Implements project safety processes as stipulated by the approved Health and Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses.
• Conducts daily, weekly and/or monthly safety briefings, as required.
• Conducts daily and monthly site safety audits.
• Fills out or obtains daily work permits such as but not limited to confined space, hot work, safe work or dig permits
• Works with Project Manager to obtain safety certifications for subcontractor employees on various tasks such as but not limited to fall protection, confined space entry/attendant, trenching, equipment operations, asbestos and lead abatement
• Documents competent persons on site for each scope of work
• Makes decisions to amend activity hazard analysis to reflect any field changes on project sites
• Implements reporting procedures in the event of an incident or accident.
• Investigates and evaluates incidents/accidents to determine procedural changes necessary to preclude recurrence.

Please refer the Job description for details