Construction & Environmental Safety Specialist

Compliance Management International • Passaic, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced Construction & Environmental Safety Specialist / EHS Professional for a short-term Superfund environmental remediation and construction project in Passaic, NJ. This assignment is expected to last 4+ weeks, with the potential for contract extensions, additional CMI project assignments, or a long-term career opportunity. We’re looking for a hands-on safety professional with experience in environmental remediation, Superfund sites, hazardous waste operations, HAZWOPER, construction safety, and contractor safety oversight. This is initially a short-term / temporary contract assignment of approximately 4+ weeks. Project duration may vary based on site and client needs. Qualified professionals who perform well may be considered for additional projects, extended assignments, or long-term/full-time opportunities with CMI.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Construction Safety required
• Experience with Superfund, hazardous waste, contaminated sites, or environmental remediation projects
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and required refresher training
• 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor training
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED
• Experience operating, bump testing, and calibrating air-monitoring and gas-detection equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910.120 HAZWOPER and OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
• Strong hazard recognition, field safety, communication, documentation, and contractor oversight skills
• Ability to work outdoors, wear required PPE/respiratory protection, and work in active remediation and construction environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Superfund/CERCLA, environmental remediation, contaminated soil, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, air monitoring, PID/multi-gas meters, respiratory protection, decontamination, Level C PPE, HASPs, excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, confined space, and contractor safety management.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily Construction Safety / Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) oversight
• Support Superfund, environmental remediation, hazardous waste, and construction activities
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, field observations, and hazard assessments
• Review JHAs, JSAs, AHAs, HASPs, and Pre-Task Plans
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 1926, and 1910.120 HAZWOPER
• Support HAZWOPER operations, site control, decontamination, PPE, and respiratory protection
• Perform air monitoring, atmospheric testing, and exposure monitoring
• Operate, bump test, and calibrate multi-gas meters, PID meters, O₂/LEL meters, and other direct-reading instruments
• Monitor excavation, heavy equipment, confined space, fall protection, and other high-risk activities
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, field coaching, and contractor safety oversight
• Support incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, monitoring logs, inspection reports, and safety records

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with company match
• employer-paid life insurance
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• voluntary life insurance for employees and their families
• generous paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• annual performance bonuses
• paid training
• educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed