System Safety Specialist III

L.J. Gonzer; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 114.000 - 121.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LJ. Gonzer is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support facility operations and oversee EHS compliance. The role focuses on developing procedures, coordinating initiatives, training, reporting, and corrective actions to ensure safe work activities and regulatory adherence.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of EHS experience, with strong OSHA/EPA knowledge. It involves site visits across NYC and occasional after-hours work.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of EHS experience in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, EPA regs, and state requirements.
• Experience with EHS management systems and OSHA recordkeeping.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary contact for environmental health and safety matters.
• Maintain safety records, permit docs, and required reporting.
• Conduct inspections, support projects, develop procedures and best practices.
• Support training programs, track initiatives, and corrective actions.
• Prepare EHS reports and dashboards with trend analysis.
• Provide technical support for stormwater, storage, and waste programs.
• Review contractor submissions and safety data sheets.

Kenntnisse

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

EHS audits

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA compliance

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science

Jobbeschreibung

Project Description

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will support facility operations by overseeing EHS compliance requirements, coordinating EHS initiatives, and developing procedures, protocols, and training programs. The primary objective of this role is to ensure all work activities are conducted safely, regulatory requirements are met, and workplace hazards are identified and mitigated. This position is also responsible for ensuring EHS programs, inspections, training, reporting, and corrective actions are completed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and contract requirements.

Position Details

• Title: System Safety Specialist III
• Schedule: Monday–Friday,7:00AM–4:00PM (Lunch hours are unpaid) (Overnight and weekend work will be required as needed)
• Duration: 52-week contract
• Pay Rate: $55-58/hour
• Work Location: Randall Island, NY 10035
• Office: 60%
• Field: 40% (as required)

Description of Work

• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental health and safety matters.
• Maintain public employee safety and health records, environmental permit documentation, and all required internal and external reporting.
• Conduct site inspections, support ongoing projects, develop procedures and best practices, track hazards, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Support Safety Task Force initiatives, Code Compliance programs, Quarterly Environmental Compliance inspections, and after-hours inspection programs.
• Develop and deliver regulatory and site-specific EHS training programs; maintain training records and prepare compliance reports.
• Create and track root cause analyses, near-miss reports, lessons learned, and corrective action plans.
• Develop written EHS programs, and review contractor and submissions, including Safety Data Sheets, chemical inventories, emergency response plans, reference guides, and safety notices.
• Provide technical support to maintain environmental compliance related to Stormwater Management, Bulk Petroleum Storage, Hazardous and Universal Waste Management, and related programs.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly EHS reports and dashboards, including trend analysis and leading indicator tracking.
• Support EHS staff with assigned projects and various events and activities including sporting events, construction support activities, and Headquarters requests.

Education Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety ("EHS") experience in a regulated industry such as heavy civil construction, transportation, or government.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910/1926 standards, Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regulations, and applicable state agency requirements
• Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations using methodologies such as 5-Why’s Analysis and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency with EHS management systems and OSHA recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to respond to assignments on site at various locations throughout New York City, including after-hours and weekend assignments when required.

Licensing Requirements

The following professional certifications are preferred, but not required:

• Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and applicable New York State requirements
• Experience conducting environmental and safety audits, regulator reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Minimum five (5) years of advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and standards such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substances Contral Act, Asbestos regulations, Water quality regulations, and Air quality regulations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety or General Industry Certification.

Other Job Requirements

• The selected candidate will be responsible for providing all required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, hard hats, gloves, and other required equipment, at no cost to the company and in accordance with company’s guidelines and specifications.