EHS Advisor (Kent, WA) – Safety & Compliance Lead

Aecon U.S.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid vacation

Health and Wellness Benefit

Tuition reimbursement and career dev

Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

Green Home Energy Benefit

Job summary

Aecon is recruiting an EHS Advisor in Kent, WA to promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across projects. You will work with project teams, subcontractors, and field staff to ensure compliance with safety policies and state regulations.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in construction EHS, OSHA 30 are preferred, and CHST/CSP or similar designation is a plus. The role emphasizes training, audits, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental role within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting heavy civil, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, or other complex construction projects is preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and Washington State safety requirements.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification is preferred.
• CHST/CSP or similar safety designation is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification is preferred.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, hazard assessments, and safety observations.
• Experience developing or delivering EHS training programs.
• Knowledge of fall protection, confined spaces, respiratory protection, emergency response, and mobile equipment safety.
• Ability to work in field and office environments; strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific safety orientations for workers and stakeholders.
• Train and coach supervisors on EHS policies and programs.
• Coordinate safety training including fall protection, confined spaces, respiratory protection, and First Aid/CPR.
• Perform workplace inspections, audits, and safety observations; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets and EHS documentation.
• Develop project-specific safety plans including emergency response and fall protection.
• Deliver safety presentations and toolbox talks; participate in safety meetings.
• Monitor safety performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and return‑to‑work programs.
• Support regulatory liaison and internal/external safety audits.
• Maintain EHS records, statistics, and reports for leadership.

Skills

Safety training

Workplace inspections

Incident investigations

Hazard assessments

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Field and office work

Microsoft Office

Education

OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification

CHST/CSP or similar safety designation

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aecon is recruiting an EHS Advisor in Kent, WA to promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across projects. You will work with project teams, subcontractors, and field staff to ensure compliance with safety policies and state regulations.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in construction EHS, OSHA 30 are preferred, and CHST/CSP or similar designation is a plus. The role emphasizes training, audits, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvement.