Field EHS Specialist: Safe Operations & Compliance

Ampcus Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist to provide field-based Environmental, Health & Safety support for Canal Sections 1 and 2 in upstate New York.

You will work with operations and maintenance to implement practical EHS programs on active job sites and facilities. The role requires field presence, strong communication, and hands-on hazard recognition to keep work safe, compliant, and efficient while guiding crews through pre-job planning and real-time safety decisions.

Qualifications

• Field EHS support and program implementation responsibilities.
• Experience applying OSHA-based safety principles on-site.
• Driver's license required for travel to canal sites.

Responsibilities

• Field EHS Support & Program Implementation: Provide day-to-day EHS support to Canal operations and maintenance teams
• Assist with implementation of EHS programs, procedures, and safe work practices
• Conduct field observations, job site visits, and informal audits
• Support pre-job planning efforts, including job briefings and hazard identification
• Identify hazards and work with field personnel to implement practical solutions
• Operational Integration: Work closely with supervisors and employees to integrate EHS requirements into routine work activities
• Provide real-time guidance during active work to support safe execution
• Support planning and execution of higher-risk activities (e.g., maintenance work, confined/enclosed spaces, work over water)
• Reinforce safe behaviors and organizational safety expectations
• Incident Management: Support incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions
• Assist in identifying root causes and contributing factors
• Track and support completion of corrective actions
• Promote reporting of near misses and unsafe conditions
• Regulatory Compliance: Support compliance with applicable regulations and internal requirements
• Assist with inspections, audits, and related follow-up actions
• Help ensure required documentation and records are maintained at the site level
• Administrative & Program Support: Maintain site-level EHS records, reports, and documentation
• Support distribution and accessibility of procedures, forms, and guidance materials
• Assist with tracking of metrics, corrective actions, and program activities
• Coordinate with EHS leadership on implementation needs

Skills

Independent field work

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

NY driver's license

Field presence

Hazard recognition

Translate requirements

Organizational skills

Adaptability outdoors

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Safety

1-3 years EHS experience

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist to provide field-based Environmental, Health & Safety support for Canal Sections 1 and 2 in upstate New York.

You will work with operations and maintenance to implement practical EHS programs on active job sites and facilities. The role requires field presence, strong communication, and hands-on hazard recognition to keep work safe, compliant, and efficient while guiding crews through pre-job planning and real-time safety decisions.