[Hiring] Site Safety and Health Officer @AAA OSHA Training & Safety Consultants Inc

Role Description

OSHA Staff Safe / AAA Safety Consultants is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee safety operations on rail construction projects involving the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction safety, experience working in active rail environments, and a thorough understanding of applicable OSHA regulations and MTA safety protocols. This position is responsible for promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying potential hazards, and implementing effective safety procedures throughout all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, including relevant rail construction safety experience, MTA training credentials, and applicable safety certifications. Join our team and help maintain the highest standards of safety on critical rail infrastructure projects. This is a remote position.