Field EHS Specialist I — Safety & Compliance Advocate

Forgen; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Bonuses

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Forgen is hiring an EHS Specialist I to support its safety program across projects in the South Bay area. You will help implement HASPs, conduct site inspections, and assist in incident investigations, contributing to an Incident and Injury Free culture.

With 3+ years of safety experience, you will train crews, manage records in EHS Insights, and coordinate PPE, air sampling, and permit reviews. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant safety experience in civil, environmental, industrial, or heavy construction environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and model Forgen’s Core Values and contribute to an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Support the implementation of Forgen’s EHS Program on assigned projects.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and basic exposure monitoring.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing project HASPs and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Support new hire orientations, project-specific safety training, and toolbox talks.
• Promote safety awareness daily through field presence, coaching, and positive engagement with crews.
• Assist in incident and near-miss investigations, including documentation and corrective action follow-up.
• Ensure safety observations, inspections, training records, and incident data are accurately entered into EHS Insights.
• Participate in compliance audits, client visits, and project coordination meetings.
• Perform inspections of fire extinguishers, ladders, harnesses, and other safety-related equipment.
• Conduct weekly walkthroughs and communicate safety concerns to project leadership.
• Track expirations for certifications, medical screenings, and training, and coordinate renewals.
• Support identification, ordering, and distribution of PPE and maintain adequate stock.
• Assist with air sampling, equipment calibration, basic industrial hygiene tasks, and permit reviews.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forgen is hiring an EHS Specialist I to support its safety program across projects in the South Bay area. You will help implement HASPs, conduct site inspections, and assist in incident investigations, contributing to an Incident and Injury Free culture.

With 3+ years of safety experience, you will train crews, manage records in EHS Insights, and coordinate PPE, air sampling, and permit reviews. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.