Health & Safety Technician

AECOM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Health & Safety Technician to provide field safety support for mine remediation, reclamation, and water management activities in Questa, New Mexico. You will work with a Site Safety Manager and crews to identify hazards, reinforce safe practices, and implement site health and safety plans on site.

Responsibilities include conducting field inspections, supporting hazard analyses, coordinating exposure monitoring, and ensuring proper PPE use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of field health and safety support experience in environmental remediation, construction, mining, or industrial operations or equivalency.
• A valid driver’s license required; must pass MVR check.
• Pre‑employment substance abuse test and background check.
• Position requires standing/walking most of the day and lifting up to 75 pounds; PPE use required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field observations and inspections of reclamation, equipment operations, treatment, and maintenance areas.
• Support job hazard analyses, daily briefings, and safety plan implementation.
• Identify exposure concerns (dust, metals, chemicals, noise, weather) and coordinate monitoring.
• Assist with exposure monitoring, instrument checks, and documentation.
• Verify use of PPE, exclusion zones, traffic controls, and decontamination arrangements.
• Review energy isolation, confined space, fall protection, and electrical controls with specialists.
• Document incidents, near misses, observations, and corrective actions; assist investigations.
• Support site orientations, emergency preparedness, and safety records; escalate hazards and stop-work when needed.
• Support site operations maintenance as part of the team.

Skills

Field safety

Hazard analysis

OSHA 30-hour

HAZWOPER training

Safety documentation

First aid/CPR

OHST/CHST cert

Experience 4+ years

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Health & Safety Technician to provide field safety support for mine remediation, reclamation, and water management activities supporting a Site Safety Manager in Questa, New Mexico. In this onsite role, you will work closely with crews and supervisors to identify hazards, reinforce safe practices, and support implementation of site health and safety plans. Activities may involve heavy equipment, mine-impacted materials, treatment chemicals, maintenance work, and changing outdoor conditions. Your field presence, practical communication, and attention to follow-through will help teams perform essential environmental work safely and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field observations and inspections of reclamation, equipment operations, treatment, and maintenance work areas.


• Support job hazard analyses, daily briefings, and implementation of task-specific controls and site safety plans.


• Identify exposure concerns involving dust, metals, chemicals, noise, and weather; coordinate monitoring with qualified safety personnel.


• Assist with exposure monitoring, instrument checks, and documentation within training and approved sampling procedures.


• Verify use of required protective equipment, exclusion zones, traffic controls, and decontamination arrangements.


• Support review of energy isolation, confined space, fall protection, and electrical work controls with responsible specialists.


• Document incidents, near misses, observations, and corrective actions; assist investigations and track follow-through.


• Support site orientations, emergency preparedness, and safety records; promptly escalates hazards and initiate stop-work when needed.


• Support site operations maintenance and management operations as part of the team as needed. This may involve routine inspections or maintenance activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in field health and safety support in environmental remediation, construction, mining, or industrial operations or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.


• A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.


• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.


• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security pre‑employment background check.


• Position requires frequent (more than 50% of workday) standing/walking; often (25-50% of workday) performing power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), operation of vehicles, performing repetitive or fine hand movements, and lifting of less than 25 pounds; occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing work with arms above shoulder level, repetitive bending & stooping, working at heights, climbing stairs, using portable ladders, work in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, work in confined spaces, keyboard/mouse operations, work alone in isolated/remote areas, and lifting of 25-50 pounds; rarely (less than 10% of workday) wearing fall protection, and lifting of 50-75 pounds.


• Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection, respiratory and fall protection equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in field health and safety support in environmental remediation, construction, mining, or industrial operations.


• Experience providing field safety support on mine reclamation, Superfund remediation, or water treatment projects.


• OSHA 30-hour construction training, current HAZWOPER training, and applicable refresher training.


• Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, incident documentation, and corrective action tracking.


• Relevant safety certification such as OHST or CHST, and current first aid and CPR training.

Additional Information

• This position requires an onsite presence in Questa, New Mexico.


• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $24 to $40.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public-and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects – both in your local community and on a global scale – that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.