Advisor, EHS

Aecon•Mineral, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future. Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future. At Aecon U.S, we are always looking for exceptional talent to join our team and work on growing project portfolios. We are actively recruiting for an EH&S Advisor to support our automotive project sites across the US. Reporting to the EH&S Director, the EH&S Advisor will be responsible for providing health and safety advice and assistance to their respective project team. The EH&S Advisor will audit the Project EH&S Programs and work with the line organization to develop corrective actions with the goal of continuously improving health and safety in the workplace.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of EH&S management experience within the construction industry
Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting safety related activities including, not limited to: Construction Safety Orientation, Construction Safety Audits, Implementing countermeasures for systemic problems that did not minimize risk or that lead to illness/injuries, Formally tracking and reporting illness/injury data to project leadership, Leading construction safety meetings with trade workers, project engineers/management, construction safety professionals, etc.
A team player that accepts and can manage change regularly
Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Knowledge of applicable consensus standards i.e. NFPA 70E/CSA Z462
OSHA 30 Construction Industry Outreach Program (U.S.)
OSHA 510 Construction Industry Standards (U.S.)
A recognized, independent third-party safety certification. Examples: CSP/ASP, SMS, CHST, STSC, CSHO, CSHT, CRSP, etc.
OSHA 500 Construction Industry Train the Trainer (indicates the ability to communicate safety information to others) (U.S.)
Experience developing or improving a construction safety management system or process: Writing a contractor safety manual, Site Specific Safety Plan, etc., Developing a process for JSA review and approval, Developing a construction safety orientation program, Developing a site audit program, Implementing a line-side management review process for safety
Experience leading successful interactions with any Federal//State inspections, e.g. OSHA, State programs, Fire Marshall, etc.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Occupational Safety, or related field

Responsibilities

Promote, educate, and reinforce Company Safety Policies and Regulatory Standards
Train project staff in the requirements of conventional safety procedures
Track and report safety-related statistics
Manage Return to Work, Modified duties cases at the field level
Complete and document EH&S field inspections, observations, and incident investigation reports
Ensure proper case management for any work-related injuries or illness
Support field activities
Support our Human Performance program