Health & Safety Specialist

Haley & Aldrich•New York City, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is hiring a Health & Safety Specialist to support environmental and site characterization projects for real estate, industrial, and manufacturing clients in the Northeast. This full-time role is associated with the New York City office; candidates near the White Plains, NY, or Parsippany, Princeton, or Cherry Hill, NJ, offices may also be considered if they can meet project travel requirements. The position combines office work with on-site support during active project mobilizations and requires travel up to 75%, primarily within New York and New Jersey. The specialist will work with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to implement site health and safety programs, support compliance with applicable requirements, and strengthen the company’s safety culture. The role involves integrating health and safety requirements into project planning and field execution, providing technical guidance, conducting site observations and audits, supporting corrective actions and safety documentation, and developing and delivering training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related discipline.
At least five years of consulting experience providing health and safety support.
Relevant professional certification, or ability to obtain one within the first year, such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or CHST.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, compliance practices, and industrial hygiene principles, and ability to apply company and client health and safety requirements.
Experience supporting projects subject to HAZWOPER requirements, including construction, geotechnical, or environmental work.
Familiarity with contaminated site characterization and remediation activities, and willingness to occasionally support fieldwork.
Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative approach to working with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
Clear verbal and written communication skills for technical guidance, training, and internal and external coordination.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
Ability to perform essential field duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, including working outdoors in varying weather conditions; lifting up to 50 pounds; and standing, kneeling, and walking for extended periods.
Where required by assigned work, ability to meet applicable medical evaluation, fit-testing, and training requirements for respiratory protection, including N95, half-face, full-face, and supplied-air respirators.

Responsibilities

Integrate health and safety requirements into project planning and field execution, including applicable company and client-specific programs.
Build collaborative relationships with staff, subcontractors, and clients to address health and safety concerns and improve safety practices.
Provide technical guidance on Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and safe work practices.
Conduct site observations and audits, identify unsafe conditions and practices, and work with project teams to implement corrective actions and track them to closure.
Help project teams obtain and use the health and safety tools, equipment, training, and information needed to perform work safely.
Coach and mentor staff on safe work practices and use of health and safety software, equipment, and technical tools.
Support timely documentation of positive safety observations, incidents, injuries, and near misses in the designated reporting system.
Develop and deliver monthly, onboarding, and client-specific health and safety training.