Site Safety and Health Officer- Eagle Pass, TX

Gibraltar is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to lead all field safety efforts on active construction projects, including federal design-build work. This role serves as the primary safety authority on-site, responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental programs in compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific requirements. The SSHO/Site Safety Manager will be on-site full-time during construction operations and work closely with Operations, Quality, HR, Project Managers, and field teams to promote a strong, proactive safety culture.

What You’ll DoSafety Program Leadership

• Serve as the designated SSHO for construction projects, including federal design-build projects

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Field Safety Program, Safety Manual, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Job Safety Plan (JSP) templates

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, including 29 CFR 1926, and all contract safety requirements

• Maintain authority to stop work for unsafe conditions or practices

Job Safety Planning & Compliance

• Write, review, and manage project-specific Job Safety Plans (JSPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all scopes of work, including high-risk activities

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to ensure safety plans reflect actual field conditions and sequencing

• Ensure JSPs and JSAs are communicated, reviewed, and understood by all field crews prior to work execution

Field Oversight & Inspections

• Conduct regular job site safety inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance

• Monitor construction activities involving heavy equipment, excavation, steel erection, welding, confined space entry, fall protection, and work at height

• Maintain a strong field presence to coach safe behaviors and reinforce safety expectations

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead all incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

• Maintain all required safety logs, reports, and documentation

• Track safety metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports for project leadership and senior management

Training & Coordination

• Develop and deliver field safety training, including toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety committee activities

• Support HR with new hire safety onboarding, subcontractor safety requirements, and return-to-work processes

• Manage PPE and safety equipment distribution, inspection, and compliance