Safety, Health & Environment Specialist IV

We are seeking a Safety, Health & Environment Specialist IV to join our team at AECOM. As a Senior Construction Safety Professional, you will work at a client's construction sites full-time and act as an owner's representative at a large data center campus construction sites.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and advising on client's EHS culture and supporting implementation of EHS procedures and regulatory requirements at the site
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and health programs, systems, and procedures to reduce risk and exposures
• Supervising personnel engaged in EHS functions within the company or on the same project
• Minimizing potential hazards and diseases in the work area
• Collaborating with contractors on corrective actions for identified deficiencies or issues
• Reviewing and advising on Contractor Environmental Health and Safety Plans (CEHSP) for conformance with owner requirements and local regulations
• Serving as a liaison with the resident contract agency representative and other agencies engaged in promoting EHS activities
• Providing current, accurate, and timely data on Contractor EHS performance to the construction management team
• Participating in essential meetings, including general contractor's all-hands, Stand Downs, Orientations, Safety Committee, EHS Leads, Activity Briefing, Coordination Meeting, etc.
• Drafting reports to Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as client stakeholders
• Keeping informed of existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations
• Assisting in the development and conduct of basic EHS training to employees
• Communicating incidents to local and area leadership
• Communicating programs to enhance employee awareness of prevention and compliance
• Administering an EHS program on a large, specialized, complex project or multiple projects
• Supporting compliance with construction environmental programs, including waste management, stormwater management, and plans, spill prevention, control, & countermeasure plans, and air permitting requirements
• Determining and developing approaches to solutions independently
• Ensuring site safety walks are conducted as needed with the Contractor management representative
• Evaluating the completeness and effectiveness of the Contractor's hazard assessments and communicating opportunities for improvement
• Creating, validating, and communicating lessons learned via Significant Events (SE) and Significant Potential Events (SPE) with trade partners
• Advising client, GC, and Trade Partners on applicable client's EHS requirements and Contractual Exhibits
• Recommending improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazards
• Establishing a collaborative relationship with the client's operation team to facilitate the management of EHS aspects of construction activities
• Attending and facilitating client-specific training, campaigns, and initiatives as requested
• Preparing and providing site-specific construction health and safety training as requested
• Acting as a lead role for a team of EHS specialists and/or support personnel
• Supporting global construction EHS team in developing, reviewing, and executing global programs and initiatives
• Assisting with localization of global programs such as translation and transculturation as needed
• Conducting topic-specific focused field audits, document verification, and personal interviews as needed
• Providing technical leadership and functional guidance to ensure regulatory standards are being enforced
• Ensuring quality control procedures are executed to monitor all aspects of regulations
• Investigating accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace
• Spending a minimum of 60% of working hours in the field, engaging, coaching, and walking
• Traveling to multiple local project locations as requested

Qualifications:

• Minimum of BS/BA + 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in construction safety or related field
• Experience in environmental compliance and industry standards
• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Construction Safety
• Data center construction or operation experience
• Experience overseeing a variety of construction trades
• NFPA 70E Certification
• OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training
• OSHA Authorized Trainer
• Certified Safety Professional or similar certifications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a variety of stakeholders