EHS Specialist

Loureiro Building Construction, LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group medical plan

401k Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Loureiro Building Construction, LLC is seeking an EHS Specialist for our Connecticut location. The role involves performing daily inspections and tracking contractor EHS performance while working with experienced professionals and receiving training and mentoring.

This is a great opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned company with a solid benefits package, including health, wellness, and financial benefits, and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety preferred.
• Knowledge of hazard communication, LOTO, machine guarding, confined spaces, fall protection.
• Professional certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections for EHS compliance.
• Track contractor EHS performance.
• Assist with contractor vetting, audits, EHS reviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Plainville, CT

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist for our Plainville, CT location. Our goal is to employ the right individuals to be a part of our team, learning and working with experienced professionals who will provide formal training and mentoring needed to grow professionally and strive toward the opportunities Loureiro can offer. You will work on a number of diverse, health and safety related projects and will be able to see how the company's core values are instilled in every project and in every employee. At Loureiro, you won’t just work for the company—you’ll own a part of it. As a 100% employee‑owned company, our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives you a company‑funded ownership stake that grows over time, so when we succeed, you share in the rewards.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical plan
• Dental insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Long/short term disability insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending account
• Onsite Fitness Center

Financial Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• HSA employer funding
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Workplace flexibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Registration
• Employee Assistance program

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of work areas, practices, equipment, vehicles, and containers to verify compliance with client and governmental EHS regulations.
• Track contractor EHS performance.
• Communicate inspection findings to client project managers and contractor contacts as needed.
• Attend contractor meetings and toolbox talks.
• Provide contractor training on site as needed.
• Serve as liaison for Permit to Work processes, including verifying and managing field conditions:
  • Sign off and close hot work permits.
  • Verify Permit Required Confined Space entry setup, communicate client assessments, and follow up.
  • Verify Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), communicate client assessments, and follow up.
  • Verify proper isolation of client employees from work activities (barricades, traffic routing, negative pressure).
  • Verify fall protection for work performed at heights.
  • Periodically visit permit areas to evaluate compliance.
  • Correct out‑of‑compliance issues.
• Assist with contractor vetting, audits, EHS reviews, and corrective action plans:
  • Review contractor policies and manuals as directed.
  • Review contractor training as directed.
  • Track compliance with corrective action plans.
  • Work with Construct Secure to add new contractors as directed.
• Investigate incidents as directed.
• Investigate client employee concerns as directed.
• Track contractor hazardous substance use on site and ensure SDSs are maintained in the system.
• Assist with revising and creating contractor management policies and procedures as directed:
  • Contractor manual
  • Contractor vetting process
  • Permit to work
• Assist with planning and implementation of safety improvement projects as directed.
• Assist with incident investigations, substance reviews, hazard assessments, and industrial hygiene projects as directed.
• Order, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment as directed:
  • Radar signs
  • Temperature scanners
  • Gas meters

Requirements

• A self‑driven and motivated professional.
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong observation skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Motivated to create and perform high‑quality work.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or related discipline.
• 1‑5 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety preferred.
• Knowledge of hazard communication, LOTO, machine guarding, confined spaces, fall protection, and job safety analysis.
• Professional certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH) preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.