Onsite EHS Safety Lead for Major Infrastructure

Accenture Construct; Santiago; On-site; CLP 27,900,000 - 50,220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Health savings and flexible spending (

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave (maternity/paternity)

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks an experienced EHS professional to lead on-site safety inspections, risk assessments, and collaboration with contractors to ensure compliance.

You will maintain EHS documentation, monitor KPI trends, and support incident investigations, with emphasis on safety culture and continuous improvement. The role is on-site with clients, offering in-person collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4–5+ years of EHS or construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience with site inspections, audits, safety observations, and High-Risk Activities (HRAs).
• Experience managing EHS documentation, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• Professional-level English proficiency, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• You’ll conduct routine onsite inspections of accessible areas, including safety observations, reporting, and follow-up on identified issues.
• You’ll support hazard identification, risk assessments, and control measures for High-Risk Activities (HRAs), including lifting plans, permits, and task planning.
• You’ll engage with project stakeholders, general contractors, and subcontractors to verify EHS implementation and compliance with project expectations.
• You’ll review and maintain EHS documentation, including training records, competency verification, inspection records, and site-specific EHS plans.
• You’ll track and report EHS performance, including KPIs, findings, trends, and corrective and preventive actions.
• You’ll support incident and near-miss reporting and investigations, ensuring actions are properly tracked, documented, and closed.
• You’ll participate in emergency preparedness planning and verify site readiness and response procedures.
• You’ll complete assigned inspections, observations, assessments, audits, and other EHS-related activities.
• You’ll participate in safety meetings, training sessions, safety walks, toolbox talks, and awareness activities.
• You’ll provide EHS training and onboarding support as required.
• You’ll monitor the implementation of project-specific Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Plans and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP).
• You’ll proactively identify EHS risks, hazards, opportunities, and requirements related to project facilities, activities, and personnel.
• You’ll support compliance with applicable legislation, project requirements, and industry safety best practices.
• You’ll collaborate with project teams and contractors to promote a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Accenture Construct seeks an experienced EHS professional to lead on-site safety inspections, risk assessments, and collaboration with contractors to ensure compliance.

You will maintain EHS documentation, monitor KPI trends, and support incident investigations, with emphasis on safety culture and continuous improvement. The role is on-site with clients, offering in-person collaboration and growth opportunities.