Area EHS Lead: Drive Safety in High-Tech Construction

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an Area ESH Lead for a major semiconductor project in New Albany, Ohio. The role develops and executes the environmental, safety, and health program across a project area, coordinating with the ESH Operations Manager and area construction leadership.

You will manage field activities, interpret regulatory requirements, and drive safety performance. The position requires a BS with extensive ESH experience or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree with 12+ years; or 15+ years in safety/health.
• Experience leading ESH teams of 6+ on large projects (>2000 workers).
• Experience with semiconductor/high‑tech or complex manufacturing construction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESH planning and risk management across construction, commissioning, energization, and owner interfaces.
• Lead and develop ESH staff; assign and oversee work.
• Resolve significant safety and health issues using sound judgment and best practices.
• Represent Area ESH with clients, subcontractors, and leadership; provide risk-based guidance.
• Set and enforce subcontractor ESH expectations and corrective actions.
• Advise leadership on ESH risks, budgets, schedules, and compliance.
• Interpret requirements, assess hazards, and prepare plans and reports.
• Implement Safety and Health Management Plan and training.
• Integrate safety into planning, design, procurement, construction, and subcontracts.
• Communicate requirements and verify performance through meetings and audits.

Skills

ESH leadership

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA standards

Multilingual communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Associate degree in related discipline

15+ years safety/health experience

Job description

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an Area ESH Lead for a major semiconductor project in New Albany, Ohio. The role develops and executes the environmental, safety, and health program across a project area, coordinating with the ESH Operations Manager and area construction leadership.

You will manage field activities, interpret regulatory requirements, and drive safety performance. The position requires a BS with extensive ESH experience or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to