As a trusted partner to the federal government for more than 100 years, Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) provides integrated and energy efficient solutions, and installs and maintains building automation systems and technologies at more than 750 federal sites and military installations worldwide. As part of the Johnson Controls team, a Fortune 500 company with over 100,000 employees, with the largest portfolio of building technologies and solutions in the world, we are passionate about designing, constructing, and maintaining security, energy efficiency, water, utility savings, fire alarm and other building technology solutions projects at federal and military sites around the world.

We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support our team based at Fort Hood, TX.

Location: Will primarily support Fort Hood (military experience not required)

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

What you will do

At the local project level applies JCFS Safety programs, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements, as well as state and federal laws for the inspection of equipment and working conditions and prevent accidents, fires and related hazardous events. Collaborates with peers. Leads all safety functions, including oversight at an assigned project level, typically one site.

How you will do it

• Responsible for the implementation of the Site/Task Specific Safety Program at location, including the creation of each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
• Oversees and can authorize the procurement of project safety supplies and equipment, and is responsible for the implementation of the site safety training of JCFS direct employees and subcontractor safety training.
• Designated on-site competent person and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), as defined by The Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1
• Responsible to enforce the safety directives per JCFS Safety Program, site-specific APPs and EM 385-1-1.
• Conducts daily safety and health inspections; Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports; Maintains the OSHA Form 300; Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution; Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Travel between the various sites within region may be required. Additional travel for startup, training, etc. as needed.
• Provide leadership & facilitate the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Owns/Accountable for Safety Execution within the assigned project location.

What we look for

Required:

• 30-hr OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing Safety training thereafter (8 hour per year) or the ability to obtain OSHA 30 hour certification within first 30 days of employment
• Five (5) or more years of continuous experience in construction safety inspection and administration with similar large-scale projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office software.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required Department of Defense security clearances required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
• In order to meet the increasing demands of our customers and comply with the Federal orders, where legally permissible, we will require all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and submit proof in our Johnson Controls Vaccination Tracker upon hire, unless candidate has a valid medical condition or sincerely held religious belief precluding he/she from receiving the vaccine.

Preferred

• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA 1910, USACE safety regulations (EM-385-1-1), NAVFAC, ANSI, NFPA 70-E, and other State and Federal regulatory standards.
• Experience in safety program implementation and oversight, and/or facilities operations and maintenance
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field; or equivalent experience Certified Safety Profession (CSP)
• OSHA 500 – Trainer course for construction.
• Competent Person level trainer for Fall Protection/Electrical/Confined Space/Asbestos, etc.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
• Able to recognize hazards and identify controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards.

Who we are

If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “take a journey” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 7 minutes long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvGYkasvEwM

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)