Field EHS Specialist: Safety & Compliance in Energy Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter Check Pretax Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

ECLARO is seeking an EHS Specialist in Syracuse, NY to provide field-based Environmental, Health & Safety support to canal operations. This role requires frequent presence at canal structures, maintenance facilities, and active job sites, translating EHS requirements into practical, work-ready practices that keep work safe and compliant.

You will partner with supervisors and crews to implement programs, conduct field observations and incident follow-ups, support pre-job planning, identify

Qualifications

• Independently work in field environments.
• Strong communication with operations personnel.
• Working knowledge of OSHA-based safety principles.
• Able to recognize hazards and implement practical controls.
• Translate requirements into actionable practices.
• Maintain organization and follow-up in a dynamic setting.
• Adapt to outdoor work environments.

Responsibilities

• Field EHS support and program implementation.
• Assist with EHS program procedures and safe practices.
• Conduct field observations, site visits, and informal audits.
• Support pre-job planning, briefings, and hazard ID.
• Identify hazards and implement practical solutions.
• Integrate EHS requirements into routine work activities.
• Provide real-time guidance to ensure safe execution.
• Support higher-risk work planning and execution.
• Promote safety behaviors and document actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up.
• Help with regulatory inspections and recordkeeping.
• Maintain site-level EHS records and guidance materials.

Skills

Independent worker

Field communication

OSHA knowledge

Hazard recognition

Problem solving

Translate requirements

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

ECLARO is seeking an EHS Specialist in Syracuse, NY to provide field-based Environmental, Health & Safety support to canal operations. This role requires frequent presence at canal structures, maintenance facilities, and active job sites, translating EHS requirements into practical, work-ready practices that keep work safe and compliant.

You will partner with supervisors and crews to implement programs, conduct field observations and incident follow-ups, support pre-job planning, identify