Level 1 Safety & Health Officer (L1 SHO)

Position Title: Level 1 Safety & Health Officer (L1 SHO)

Area of Requirement: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan

Scope of Position: Implements and continuously enhances the contractor’s Safety & Health Program under EM 385-1-1, USACE standards, and Japanese safety regulations. The L1 SHO embeds with O&M crews to ensure hazard mitigation, regulatory compliance, and a zero-injury culture across all site activities.

Tasks and Capabilities Required:

· Safety Program Architecture:

o Draft, update, and enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and site-specific addenda.

o Develop comprehensive AHAs and JSAs for all Assembly Categories and high-risk evolutions (e.g., crane lifts, energized work).

· Training & Competency Assurance:

o Design and deliver curriculum for OSHA HCS, lock-out/tag-out, fall protection, confined-space entry, and bloodborne-pathogen response.

o Maintain digital training records, schedule refresher courses, and audit competency files quarterly.

· Inspections & Audits:

o Conduct daily safety walk-downs, weekly toolbox talks, and quarterly formal audits; document findings, issue NCRs, and track corrective actions to closure.

o Utilize mobile inspection tools to capture hazards in real time and generate automated alerts for overdue actions.

· Incident Response & Investigation:

o Act as on-call safety lead for all after-hours work; coordinate with base fire and medical response teams during emergencies.

o Lead root-cause incident investigations, prepare detailed reports with lessons-learned, and oversee implementation of preventive measures.

· Stakeholder Interface:

o Liaise with USMC safety offices, base Fire Chief, and local environmental health authorities to ensure aligned safety objectives and audit readiness.

Mandatory Experience and Certifications:

· OSHA 30-Hour Construction and General Industry certifications.

· At least 24 hours of formal SOH training in the last 5 years plus documented annual refresher.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience managing safety programs on complex O&M or construction projects under EM 385-1-1 or equivalent standards.