Site Safety and Health Officer - Quality Control Manager – Sofia, Bulgaria

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)/Quality Control Manager (QCM) – Sofia, Bulgaria

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The SSHO/QCM (dual hat) will be the safety/quality representative at the project site on assigned days to lead the safety/health and quality programs, observe and enforce contract and regulatory requirements, including the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan and Quality Control Plan. The individual will interface with the Project Manager, Site Superintendent, customer representatives, and all subcontractor personnel for training and safety/quality assistance.

Site Safety & Health Responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements is achieved with a high level of integrity.
• Ensure the project's Accident Prevention Plan (including all addenda) is understood by all project personnel and updated regularly.
• Ensure all personnel have the required environmental, health, and safety training to complete the tasks they have been assigned to perform.
• Review the project schedule (minimum weekly) and ensure all Definable Features of Work (DFoW) are properly planned for the start of the activity.
• Attend and participate in all relevant meetings (e.g., Preparatory Phase, Initial Phase, Production, Health and Safety, project updates, etc.) and ensure effective planning and coordination occurs.
• Maintain the Safety Bulletin Board in accordance with the Accident Prevention Plan to ensure all communications are up to date and relevant.
• Prepare, conduct, and document thorough training of employees including, but not limited to: Employee Safety and Health Orientation, Visitor Employee Safety Orientation, Hazard Communication, initial and follow-up Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) reviews, and daily toolbox talks to ensure all requirements and expectations are communicated.
• Observe, promote, and enforce safe work practices including, but not limited to, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection and prevention, hazardous energy control, fatigue management, and all other applicable health and safety plans.
• Prepare, lead/participate in, and document meetings for safety and health planning and action including but not limited to: Weekly All Hands EHS Meetings, Monthly Supervisor EHS Meetings, Lockout/Tagout coordination with the customer, and Pre-Lift Meetings.
• Anticipate, recognize, and initiate controls for occupational health hazards including, but not limited to, heat stress, hazardous materials, and confined space entry.
• Review and provide comments/revisions to AHAs that are prepared and submitted by the subcontractor for each Definable Feature of Work.
• Complete monthly internal Safety Documentation Audits.
• Complete and file project safety and health documentation daily, including, but not limited to, Field Safety Audits and deficiency logs (including deficiency log tracking workbook) on the project system of record (Procore/SharePoint site). Follow the Accident Prevention Plan and Quality Control Plan for the frequency of completing all safety documentation.
• Communicate all Field Safety Audit observations to the project team and work with the team to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Act as emergency response team leader in case of emergency.
• In case of mishap: immediately initiate mishap investigation (ensure the scene is controlled, preserve the integrity of evidence, collect witness statements, obtain photographs, collect and review documentation, etc.), follow reporting and communication protocols, as well as identify causal factors, root cause(s), and corrective actions.
• Retain records of all first aid treatments. Review and analyze for corrective action as appropriate.
• Check weather conditions at a minimum of twice per day while on-site
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory log and ensure the proper training, communication, and implementation of the requirements.
• Ensure familiarity with US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety Manual requirements.
• Immediately communicate all needs for support, occurrences of mishaps (including near misses), and instances of high-impact deficiencies/non-compliance to the assigned EHS Manager.

Quality Control Manager (QCM) - responsibilities

• Verify material as per project specifications.
• Inspect materials as per project specifications and relevant standards.
• Coordinate with independent labs for conducting different tests such as tensile tests, soil tests, compression tests, etc., to ensure they meet or exceed project specifications or standards.
• Ensure that all materials and construction are in accordance with the requirements for completeness, accuracy, and constructability in compliance with the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC).
• Participate in weekly progress meetings and conduct QC meetings.
• Supervise quality inspectors for different inspection activities.
• Inspect civil work executed by subcontractors.
• Witness critical installation activities.
• Prepare, approve, and implement the QA & QC Plans.
• Maintain documentation for material and administrative approvals and backups.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and team building by working with other team members.
• Check manpower adequacy as per scheduled activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely in accordance with site rules and regulations.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and team building by working closely with other team members. Execute daily operations of construction activities.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, and program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Maintain a quality control program to ensure services are performed with the PWS.
• Implement procedures to identify, prevent, and use lessons learned to make sure there is no recurrence of defective products and/or services.
• Oversee the development of the Site-Specific QCP and Surveillance Plan and responses to Corrective Action Requests (CAR).
• Develop quality control procedures that address areas identified in the Performance Requirements Summary.
• Upon Task Order (TO) award, review the project requirements. Work closely with the assigned PM to include reviews of milestones and quality gates throughout the project schedule.
• Establish review teams for all contract and project deliverables.
• Coordinate quality efforts with the UMCS program and oversee all performance metrics.
• Report to Executive Management on the performance of the QMS and suggestions for improvement.