Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) — USACE Dredging

Job overview

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) — USACE Dredging role is onsite in Melbourne, FL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Gator Dredging’s marine construction work, including USACE projects. The officer helps establish a safe work environment by developing and communicating safety practices, assessing hazards, inspecting work, and addressing unsafe conditions. The role also supports incident investigation, training, reporting, and project performance.

What you'll do

• Support occupational health and safety policies and programs
• advise and train employees on safety topics
• conduct risk assessments and enforce preventive measures
• review and update policies
• inspect premises and work practices
• oversee installations, maintenance, and disposal of substances
• stop unsafe acts or processes
• record and investigate incidents
• prepare reports and statistics
• hold daily start-of-shift safety meetings
• support project performance and resource use.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

site safety and health officer

ssho

usace

dredging

marine construction

osha

em 385-1-1

safety training

incident investigation

melbourne fl

gator dredging

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of dredging or marine construction SSHO experience and three continuous years as an SSHO on USACE marine construction projects; OSHA 30-hour and EM 385-1-1 certifications required.

About the employer

Gator Dredging is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.