Our client is looking for a Site Safety Officer (SSO) for the Lake Pelto Island – Reef Restoration / Structures Removal Project

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Safety Officer (SSO) is the on-site authority responsible for implementing, enforcing, and monitoring all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements for the Lake Pelto Island Reef Restoration Project. The SSO shall be present on-site at all times during active operations and shall have the authority to stop work for unsafe conditions or non-compliance with the approved Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP).

REPORTING

· Reports to: Project Superintendent

· Functional reporting: Company HSE Manager

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Program Execution

• Implement and enforce the approved HASP in compliance with OSHA regulations, ConocoPhillips (COP) HSE requirements, and Contractor safety programs.

• Integrate safety requirements into daily work activities, lift plans, demolition plans, and marine operations.

Field Oversight

• Conduct and document daily safety meetings, JSAs, and toolbox talks.

• Perform continuous field monitoring of demolition, pile removal, dredging, and marine activities.

• Verify compliance with PPE requirements including Type I PFDs and red hard hat designation.

High-Risk Activity Control

• Review and monitor safety controls for crane lifts, work over water, hot work, confined space entry, and elevated demolition.

Training & Compliance

• Verify all personnel maintain required safety training and certifications.

• Maintain training documentation on-site.

Incident & Environmental Management

• Lead response, investigation, and reporting of incidents and near misses.

• Ensure immediate notification to Project Management, GHD, ConocoPhillips, and regulators.

• Monitor spill prevention and environmental controls.

Authority

• Full authority to stop work for unsafe conditions.

• Authority to remove personnel for serious or repeated violations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 5 years safety experience in marine construction, demolition, dredging, or offshore operations.

• OSHA 30-Hour certification.

• Current First Aid/CPR.

Preferred

• Experience under ConocoPhillips HSE systems.

• CHST, CSP, or equivalent certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a remote marine environment.

• Ability to board vessels and access active work areas.

DELIVERABLES

• Daily safety meeting and JSA documentation

• Inspection and audit reports

• Incident and near-miss reports

• Training and certification logs

If this is something you would be interested in, please give us a call at 504-779-9040.