EHS Specialist — Construction Safety & Growth

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an HSE Specialist to coordinate and monitor health, safety and environmental processes across Midwest projects in the Chicagoland area. You will implement EHS programs and ensure site compliance on multiple locations.

You will train personnel, investigate incidents, manage the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and support IH protocols, incident reporting and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• CHST Certification preferred.
• OSHA30 hour preferred.
• Less than 3 years of experience in the construction safety field.
• Some travel required.
• First Aid, CPR AED preferred.
• Self-motivated with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Periodically conducts comprehensive EHS assessments and recommends corrective measures.
• Provides training and education to personnel on EHS requirements.
• Coordinates EHS protocols with subcontractors and project teams.
• Conducts accident investigations and incident reporting for PM review.
• Establishes hospital and clinical care facilities for each project.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation.
• Advises on Industrial Hygiene protocols and environmental monitoring.
• Administers the Drug-Free Workplace Policy and testing.
• Facilitates orientation of project employees to EHS practices.
• Provides weekly safety updates to EHS Leadership.
• Manages SPAT processes on assigned projects.

Skills

Self-motivated

Leadership skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

CHST Certification preferred

OSHA30 hour preferred

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an HSE Specialist to coordinate and monitor health, safety and environmental processes across Midwest projects in the Chicagoland area. You will implement EHS programs and ensure site compliance on multiple locations.

You will train personnel, investigate incidents, manage the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and support IH protocols, incident reporting and risk reduction.