Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Professional

AECOM•Reno, NV

5d•$78,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Professional for its EHS division. The position is based onsite at a key client location in Sparks, Nevada, supporting EHS compliance and conformance and promoting a proactive health and safety culture. The role is contingent on AECOM receiving the contract award. The successful candidate will perform moderately complex technical work across environmental, health, and safety disciplines to support compliance with EHS standards and federal and state requirements. Working with limited supervision, the professional will assess operational risks, support client compliance efforts, deliver training, advise on regulatory obligations, and work with contractors and client stakeholders. The role also includes environmental compliance work, incident investigations, reporting, field observations, and leading or supporting other EHS personnel. This position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience. A valid driver’s license, an acceptable motor vehicle records check, and U.S. citizenship are required. The position is onsite, and relocation is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Four years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education, implementing health and safety programs and environmental compliance activities.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, client stakeholders, site personnel, and office management.
Adaptability, a positive demeanor, and commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in or with data centers.
Familiarity with multimedia compliance, permitting, and reporting in Nevada.
Construction safety experience.
Professional certification such as CPEA, PE, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
NFPA 70E certification.
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.
OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training.
Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
Self-motivation, drive, and a strong work ethic.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; a writing sample is required.

Responsibilities

Perform moderately complex technical work across environmental, safety, and health disciplines to support compliance with EHS standards and federal and state regulatory requirements.
Identify and evaluate operational EHS risks.
Conduct onsite EHS assessments and inspections and prepare reports supporting client compliance.
Understand and explain the intent and application of relevant state and federal regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and NDEP requirements, and educate clients about their obligations.
Develop and deliver EHS training based on operational risks and client business and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and advise on client EHS requirements and references to ensure regulatory requirements are implemented and followed onsite.
Advise contractors on identifying and implementing corrective actions for deficiencies or issues.
Attend and participate in meetings such as All Hands, Stand Downs, Orientations, Safety Committees, EHS Leads, Activity Briefings, and Coordination Meetings.
Investigate and promptly report safety incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses; create, validate, and communicate lessons learned.
Conduct floor walks and observe work activities, documenting observations and coaching personnel on safe work behaviors and practices.
Perform environmental compliance work, including air permitting, chemical management, waste handling, and EHS auditing.
Prepare permits and implement work plans; compile and analyze data; and prepare reports, including text, tables, figures, and calculations.
Review permits and plans to facilitate compliance with environmental regulations.
Serve in a lead role for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel.
Perform independent hands-on fieldwork, oversee construction contractors and other field personnel, and interact with client stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, technical methodologies, and client services.