Health & Safety Technician
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Health & Safety Technician to provide field safety support for mine remediation, reclamation, and water management activities in Questa, New Mexico, supporting a Site Safety Manager. This onsite role works closely with crews and supervisors to identify hazards, reinforce safe practices, and support implementation of site health and safety plans. Work may involve heavy equipment, mine-impacted materials, treatment chemicals, maintenance work, and changing outdoor conditions. The position also supports site operations, maintenance, and management activities as needed, which may include routine inspections or maintenance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of experience in field health and safety support in environmental remediation, construction, mining, or industrial operations, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
- Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
- Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security pre-employment background check.
- Able to meet the position’s stated physical demands, including frequent standing and walking; regular use of hands and operation of vehicles; occasional climbing, working at heights or in confined spaces, and lifting; and wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Must be able to work onsite in Questa, New Mexico.
- US employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of experience in field health and safety support in environmental remediation, construction, mining, or industrial operations.
- Experience providing field safety support on mine reclamation, Superfund remediation, or water treatment projects.
- OSHA 30-hour construction training, current HAZWOPER training, and applicable refresher training.
- Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, incident documentation, and corrective action tracking.
- Relevant safety certification such as OHST or CHST, and current first aid and CPR training.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field observations and inspections of reclamation, equipment operations, treatment, and maintenance work areas.
- Support job hazard analyses, daily briefings, and implementation of task-specific controls and site safety plans.
- Identify exposure concerns involving dust, metals, chemicals, noise, and weather, and coordinate monitoring with qualified safety personnel.
- Assist with exposure monitoring, instrument checks, and documentation within training and approved sampling procedures.
- Verify use of required protective equipment, exclusion zones, traffic controls, and decontamination arrangements.
- Support review of energy isolation, confined space, fall protection, and electrical work controls with responsible specialists.
- Document incidents, near misses, observations, and corrective actions; assist investigations and track follow-through.
- Support site orientations, emergency preparedness, and safety records; promptly escalate hazards and initiate stop-work when needed.
- Support site operations, maintenance, and management operations as part of the team, including routine inspections or maintenance activities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
