Site Safety and Health Officer - SSHO - Rail Construction

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) – Rail Construction

• Oversee and enforce site-specific safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements on rail construction projects.
  
  
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, applicable MTA safety requirements, and project-specific safety plans.
  
  
• Monitor construction activities in active rail environments to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
  
  
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety orientations, and ongoing employee safety training.
  
  
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and MTA representatives to maintain a safe working environment.
  
  
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
  
  
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and incident reports.
  
  
• Monitor proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to established safety protocols.
  
  
• Assist with the development and implementation of site-specific safety plans and emergency response procedures.
  
  
• Exercise stop-work authority when imminent hazards or unsafe working conditions are identified, consistent with project procedures.
  
  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety, occupational health and safety, or a closely related field.
  
  
• MTA safety training is required.
  
  
• Experience working on rail construction, transit infrastructure, or similar heavy civil construction projects.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations and industry best practices.
  
  
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards.
  
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project teams.
  
  
• Ability to work in active construction environments and perform regular site inspections.
  
  

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
  
  
• Previous experience serving as an SSHO or Site Safety Manager.
  
  
• Familiarity with MTA construction safety procedures, rail right-of-way protocols, and contractor safety requirements.
  
  
• Experience with incident investigations, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety compliance reporting.
  
  
• Additional safety certifications such as CHST, ASP, or CSP.