EHS Specialist-1

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety specialist to support the implementation of EHS programs and foster a safe, compliant workplace. You will collaborate with teams to identify risks, monitor compliance, and drive practical improvements across field operations.

Responsibilities include site inspections, incident recordkeeping, EHS training delivery, and supporting investigations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduces routine and non-routine site inspections and risk assessments independently, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Assists in the development and delivery of standard EHS training for staff.
• Maintains accurate records of incidents, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Supports investigations of incidents independently by gathering data and preparing reports.
• Monitors the safe management of specific project strategies to ensure safe practices.
• Communicates EHS policies and procedures to promote understanding and compliance.
• Participates in team meetings to share insights and support safety initiatives.

Skills

EHS

OSHA 30

Communication

Incident reporting

Training skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or safety

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED

STSC

OSHA 500

Naloxone training

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Supports the implementation of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to foster a safe and compliant workplace. Collaborates with colleagues to identify risks and recommend practical solutions that enhance operational safety. Applies working knowledge to monitor compliance and contribute to ongoing EHS improvement efforts. Communicates effectively with employees to encourage engagement in EHS initiatives. Enhances workplace efficiency by ensuring adherence to established EHS protocols and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine and non-routine site inspections and risk assessments independently, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
• Assists in the development and delivery of standard EHS training for staff.
• Maintains accurate records of incidents, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Supports investigations of incidents independently by gathering data and preparing reports.
• Monitors the safe management of specific project strategies to ensure safe practices.
• Communicates EHS policies and procedures to promote understanding and compliance.
• Participates in team meetings to share insights and support safety initiatives.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or associates degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience:

2 - 4 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction training required.
• First Aid (FA) certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, or Naloxone Administration (Narcan) certification preferred.
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification preferred.
• OSHA 500 preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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