Safety and Health Specialist 1

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services seeks a Safety & Health Specialist I to assist with site-specific safety plans and compliance with SH&E regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of technical experience in occupational health or safety and familiarity with OSHA standards. This role emphasizes teamwork and requires excellent communication skills, in a culture that values inclusivity and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years technical experience or educational equivalent in the field.
• Completion of 40 hour HAZWOPER training course.
• Previous SH&E work experience with construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of site-specific safety plans and programs.
• Support SH&E training as part of company and client requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA & ANSI regulatory standards

Exceptional written and oral skills

Team-oriented

Instructing and facilitating training

Education

Associate degree in occupational health/safety related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Safety & Health Specialist I, we'll count on you to:

• Assist in development of site-specific safety plans/programs, Job Hazard Analysis and other administrative functions in support of project/office SH&E requirements
• Have a working knowledge of SH&E regulatory codes to include both federal and state and be able to support SH&E training as part of company and client requirements
• Have a working knowledge of company SH&E websites, processes and procedures such as use of company's incident reporting system, WorkCare and other SH&E department policies and guidelines in support of SH&E requirements within an office and field environment
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in one or more SH&E fields (Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)).
• Completion of 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response(HAZWOPER) training course
• Previous SH&E work experience with construction
• Has worked on NYCDEP projects

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years technical experience or educational equivalent (minimum of associate degree) in occupational health/safety related field
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of OSHA & ANSI regulatory standards
• Ability to instruct and facilitate Safety, Health and Environmental training courses
• Team-oriented with exceptional written and oral skills in support of company SH&E requirements
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.