Site Safety and Health Officer- Dam Project

Site Safety and Health Officer – Dam Project

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer to assist us on a Dam Safety Modification project. Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with offices in Hillsborough, NC and Alvarado, TX, and projects throughout the Southeast, Texas and New Jersey, with growth nationwide. Our project scope includes dams, reservoirs, locks, roadway construction, bridges, utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and emergency services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Louisville, KY

Site Safety and Health Officer

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

The Site Safety and Health Officer is responsible for implementing and enforcing site safety and health programs in compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), USACE EM 385‑1‑1, NFPA, ASSP, and applicable ASME crane standards. The officer oversees daily safety operations, conducts site inspections, and manages required safety documentation, including Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses.

• Verification of site safety qualifications and crane operator certifications.
• Development and review of Critical Lift Plans.
• Incident and exposure reporting; coordination of safety permits.
• Leading daily safety meetings.
• Conducting pre‑employment, post‑accident, and random drug screenings.
• Conducting new employee orientations and site orientations.
• Maintain and develop the project’s accident prevention plan.
• Submit and implement activity hazard analyses for specific phases of work.
• Conduct inspections, identify safety problems, and implement corrective measures.
• Provide safety training as needed.
• Monitor site conditions and respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, or hazardous weather conditions.
• Investigate injuries and accidents; determine contributing factors and apply preventive measures.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with employees and client personnel.
• Act as a representative of the Thalle Safety Department.
• Conduct business with 100% integrity and professionalism.

• Qualified Site Safety and Health Officer as per USACE EM 385‑1‑1.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or ability to meet project approval requirements.
• Proof of qualification for crane operators and oversight of crane compliance.
• Knowledge and administration of Confined Space Entry permits.
• Knowledge and administration of Hot Work permits.
• Experience with fall protection, electrical safety, fire prevention, and crane operations on active construction sites.
• Experience on heavy civil or federally regulated construction projects is required; prior USACE project experience is strongly preferred.

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Construction