ESH&Q Specialist I

Los Alamos Technical Associates • Amarillo, TX

14d • $62,592 - $112,632

About The Position

The qualified site ESH&Q Specialist I is responsible for maintaining minimum standards of health and safety on a project site to ensure that minimum standards of safety are complied with. This role also may include writing or assisting in writing site specific environmental, health, safety, and quality plans. The position requires reporting to the management the existence of emergencies and investigating their cause, while ensuring that the workplace possesses an ideal and safe work environment to protect the health of the staff and visitors.

Requirements

• Associates Degree and 1+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Must be willing to travel

Nice To Haves

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course (30-hour preferable) within the last three years
• Competency in the following areas: Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Rigging
• Literate in Microsoft Office package
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is desired

Responsibilities

• Support the ESH&Q Manager will audits, assessment, and corporate ESH&Q reporting
• Identify hazardous elements like chemical, physical, radiological, and biological in the workplace
• Inspect and evaluate all equipment, practices, and procedures in accordance with safety legislation and government regulations
• Ensure that the company’s rules and policies are followed, while working on a health and safety project
• Report all critical emergencies, accidents, staff complaints to the management, and investigate such cause
• Coordinate and provide necessary training in the areas of safety like first-aid, fire drills, accident, etc.
• Maintain good relations and coordination with the staff, management, and external parties to maximize healthy environment and minimize risks
• Lead and assist colleagues at all levels in carrying out health and safety measures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree