Site Safety and Health Officer / SSHO

Do you want to make a real and impactful difference on the lives of co-workers and the communities in which they live? Do you need a variety of work experience that will challenge you in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors?

As the perfect fit for this role, you'll be the driving force in various critical areas and have multiple opportunities to get hands-on experience across a wide range of skillsets. Imagine refining your occupational health and safety skills in a dynamic environmental and construction setting. If you are more comfortable in work boots than wingtips, safety vests than suit coats, and seeing the world through cool safety glasses, your professional career is at CAPE.

This position is remote-based and will require field assignments throughout the United States. The initial assignment is based in Chester Township, New Jersey constructing a ground water treatment plant (GWTP). Whether you're a local candidate or joining us from afar, we've got travel covered for eligible non-local candidates.

This position opens the door to engaging, high-profile and impactful environmental remediation and construction projects. You'll witness the entire lifecycle, starting with pre-construction planning through project closeout. And you won't be alone – our on-site staff, subject matter experts, and your supervisor will guide and mentor you, ensuring your growth every step of the way. While working in this position, you will gain valuable field experience that will position you on the career track to health and safety program management. At CAPE, your aspirations have a clear path.

Health and Safety never stops moving at CAPE, you will be afforded the opportunities to build and acquire industry-recognized credentials from accreditation sources such as Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Ready to embark on a journey of growth and transformation? Don't miss out – apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career ahead!

SALARY:

$85,000–$110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

TRAVEL:

75% may require support of projects in the continental US.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 – 5 years experience in practical health and safety experience. Bachelor’s degree in H&S related field, with the ability to obtain a professional credential in safety from ABIH, BCSP, or IHMM recognized organizations. Working knowledge and application of regulations from EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR, and 40 CFR. Experience in reading and understanding design drawings and specifications. Experience in preparing Health and Safety reports, safety audits, and employee education. Ability to work efficiently, with the ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Experience in construction or remediation work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Navy Facilities Engineering Command or other DoD and federal entities. 29 CFR HazWOpER 40-hour worker training and annual OSHA HAZWOPER refresher course and additional safety training highly desired.

WHY CAPE?

For 40 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. As a $100 M small business, we have Nationwide contracts with the USACE, USN and USAF totaling over $13 B in prime contract capacity. As a top 3 SB in our industry, our $13 B portfolio also includes unrestricted contracts where we compete against large businesses for task order awards. Most recently in the unrestricted area, CAPE won a $30 M + groundwater treatment plant construction project for the USACE in New Jersey. We routinely partner with other small and large businesses to provide better responsiveness in support of achieving our clients goals.

Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation and construction projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients objectives, company goals and employee’s professional goals and is succinctly and accurately defined as “We, Not Me” behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share and develop new services to support smart growth.

CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home.

CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.

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