Environmental Health & Safety Lead
About The Position
Techno is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Lead to support construction activities at a large, active municipal water and wastewater treatment facility in New York City. This role provides on-site safety leadership for complex infrastructure and mechanical construction work within an operating facility environment. The EHS Lead will act as a key field-based safety resource, partnering closely with construction management teams, contractors, and client representatives to promote a safe, compliant, and well-organized jobsite. This position is well suited for a hands-on safety professional who is comfortable working in active construction environments and supporting public infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of environmental health and safety experience supporting construction projects
- Experience working on water, wastewater, utility, or municipal infrastructure projects strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
- Experience supporting mechanical construction, heavy equipment operations, confined space work, and energized systems
- OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications (CSP, CHST, CIH) preferred
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse field teams
- Ability to work full-time on-site within an active construction or operational facility
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
Nice To Haves
- additional certifications (CSP, CHST, CIH) preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
- Experience working on water, wastewater, utility, or municipal infrastructure projects strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee environmental health and safety activities across active construction work areas
- Implement, monitor, and enforce site-specific safety plans, environmental controls, and permit requirements
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved safety procedures, PPE requirements, and work practices
- Review job hazard analyses, activity hazard analyses, and method statements
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and support corrective action efforts
- Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and targeted field training
- Coordinate with construction management, engineering teams, and client representatives on safety performance
- Maintain accurate safety records, logs, reports, and compliance documentation
- Support emergency response planning and drills within an operating facility
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- competitive salary
- enrollment in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance coverage
- life insurance
- paid time off
- opportunity to earn bonus incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
