Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer

AECO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment Specialist to support a long-term tunneling project in Valhalla, NY, overnight. The role involves implementing EHS plans, conducting JHAs, training CM staff, and overseeing contractor EHS performance on site.

The candidate will review submittals, track compliance, manage EAPs and drills, and prepare monthly EHS reports, ensuring safety across construction activities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
• Valid US Driver License
• Preferred: ASP, CSP, or CHST
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Engineering
• HAZWOPER refresher training per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65
• NYSDEC erosion and sediment control training
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910
• Knowledgeable in use of eBuilder

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the requirements of the EHS Management Plan and EHASP.
• Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) per client standards.
• Conduct CM staff training including new employee and visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training.
• Review EHS submittals (EHASPs, JHAs, reports, hazardous materials plans, waste management plans, soil reuse).
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor’s EHS Representative.
• Track Contractor EHS compliance and review daily reports for EHS issues.
• Submit daily site reports and document non-compliance with EHS plans.
• Review incident reports and verify corrective actions.
• Submit EHS monthly status reports and perform trend analysis.
• Oversee EAPs and drills with Client staff.

Education

BA/BS + 4 years experience or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Engineering

OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: New York
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - New York, NY - 605 Third Ave
• Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 135,000 - yearly

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOMis seekingSafety, Health & Environment Specialist to work overnight a project located in Valhalla, NY. The Safety, Health & Environment Specialist will support Construction Management teams working on a long term tunneling project.

Under the supervision of the project Safety, Health and Environment Manager the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in implementing the requirements of AECOM’s Construction Manager’s (CM) EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP)
• Support the CM in preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with Client standards.
• Support the CM in conducting various training for CM staff including new employee orientations, visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training.
• Assist in the technical review of all EHS related submittals by the Contractors, including, but not limited to, EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil re-use, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plans (SWPPP) to verify comprehensive oversight of all site activities.
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor’s EHS Representative (EHSR), and other project management personnel as appropriate, to ascertain and discuss upcoming construction related activity EHS activities.
• Track and monitor the Contractor’s compliance with EHASP(s) and JHA(s)
• Track and monitor all site EHSRs’ performance including, but not limited to, reviewing the EHSR’s daily reports and whether EHS issues are being adequately addressed.
• Perform and submit daily reports of the Contractors’ Work areas and document non-compliance with the Contractor’s EHASPs and JHAs.
• Review Contractor’s incident reports for adequacy, participate in meetings related to construction related incidents, and verify all necessary Contractor corrective actions are implemented.
• Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics. Prepare monthly trending analysis of Contractor EHS performance.
• Oversee Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and drills for the site in coordination with Client staff.
• Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e., EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course
• Valid US Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• A bachelor’s degree in the field of Safety or Engineering
• Initial and Annual Refresher OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 HAZWOPER
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training
• Knowledgeable in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 Regulations
• Knowledgeable in use of eBuilder

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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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.

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