Site Safety & Health Officer (Knight Const. & Supply)

Growing continually since 1968, Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is a General Contractor (WA license #KNIGHCS2810N) focused on large heavy construction projects and industrial plant facility maintenance.

As a family-owned company and former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Civil Works Contractor of the Year Award winner, we enjoy close ties with Eastern Washington/Idaho communities around our Deer Park, WA headquarters. For over 50 years, we have been lauded by public agencies, commercial clients, and federal officials for our work in building and updating hydraulic steel and concrete properties as well as their associated actuators. These projects control the water flow, fish passage, and barge traffic via dams on systems including the Columbia and Snake Rivers as well as other waterways in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.

With an uninterrupted reputation for quality, stable work environment, and long-term employees while providing training and opportunities as the company has grown, KCS seeks additional motivated people to carry on this tradition of excellence in the field and close-knit support within the community. KCS maintains office, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities onsite featuring millwrights, electricians, heavy equipment and crane operators, as well as general laborers and administrative personnel. We want you to become a part of our team tackling some of the toughest hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects while enjoying the less hectic atmosphere of the region to enjoy family and friends in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the U.S.

Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO works on US Army Corps of Engineer 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 with the Site Supervisor. The SSHO must build a culture of personal awareness and safety accountability. This position requires a constant presence at the assigned jobsite during all active work hours. Frequent travel to project locations for extended periods of time required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are those typically performed in this position. Employee may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties.

• Conduct regular daily and as needed safety meetings.
• Conduct post-accident investigation and provide documentation.
• Maintain and adhere to jobsite accident prevention plan.
• Implement an activity hazard analysis for specific phases of work.
• Conduct inspections, identify safety problems, and implement corrective measures.
• Continual evaluation of site working conditions and weather conditions.
• Conduct site orientation.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with employees and USACE.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• 5 years of experience as a construction safety professional in heavy construction and large utilities.
• Current OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Certified in competent person and confined spaces training.
• Must meet USACE SSHO requirements; Prior experience working with USACE preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organization, communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The statements below are intended to describe the physical nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

• Perform strenuous physical labor in an outdoor environment during all seasons.
• Lifting/carrying objects 50 lbs. or more.
• Lifting from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, crawling up to 8+ hours per day.
• Frequent climbing multiple flights of stairs.
• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders or stools reaching in all directions.
• Handling and manipulating objects and materials.
• Coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers.
• Seeing with or without correction.

JOB AND COMPANY BENEFITS

• Top of market hourly rate (DOE+) with prevailing wage on most projects.
• Employer paid benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance).
• Voluntary health plans (Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance).
• 401(k) with Employer match.
• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Stable, family owned and operated business that focuses on the value of our employees.

Safety-sensitive position / drug and alcohol-free workplace: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test including marijuana.

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 509.276.2229 or accommodations@knightconst.com.