Safety, Health & Environment Specialist

AECOM; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environment Specialist to support complex Oil & Gas and Remediation projects. You will drive proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist project teams through planning, hazard analysis, and execution readiness.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on health and safety program development, HASP reviews, and strong coordination with stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient project outcomes across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of safety/HE support experience for Oil & Gas or remediation projects, or equivalent
• Background and drug & alcohol screening required for offered positions
• Preferred: CSP, CIH, CHST certifications and HASP development experience

Responsibilities

• Perform HASP reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide planning support during project development, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and control selection.
• Lead or support pre-field kickoff meetings with safety alignment on procedures and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to integrate safety into project execution.
• Monitor and interpret local, state, and federal safety regulations for Oil & Gas and remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation, procedures, and reports to support project needs.
• Promote proactive safety culture through coaching, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support incident trend analysis and recommend corrective actions to minimize risk.

Skills

Safety program development

HASP reviews

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environment Specialist to support complex Oil & Gas and Remediation projects. This role plays a critical part in driving proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting project teams through planning, hazard analysis, and execution readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in health and safety program development, HASP reviews, and stakeholder coordination to ensure safe and efficient project delivery across various project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Health and Safety Plan (HASP) reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and project-specific risk mitigation.
• Provide planning support during project development, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and control selection.
• Lead or support pre-field kickoff meetings, ensuring alignment on safety expectations, procedures, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to integrate safety into project execution strategies.
• Monitor and interpret local, state, and federal safety regulations applicable to Oil & Gas and remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation, procedures, and reports in support of project needs.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support incident trend analysis and recommend corrective actions to minimize project risk.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience in safety, health, and environment support for Oil & Gas or remediation projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass client-specific background and drug & alcohol screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting Safety, Health, and Environment functions for Oil & Gas and remediation projects.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHST.
• Experience leading HASP development and reviews for large or complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to support multidisciplinary project teams in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• No sponsorship will be provided now or in the future for this role.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Compensation

USD 75,000 to USD 105,000 per year.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

EEO Statement

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.