HSE Specialist I

Rosendin•Sterling, VA

3d•$73,200 - $96,100

About The Position

The HSE Specialist I is an entry-level, field-based safety professional who supports implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs. The role works with internal teams, regulatory bodies, and customer representatives to promote a safe work environment. It assists with site inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, training, compliance documentation, planning, audits, and safety initiatives in alignment with company and regulatory standards. The position requires spending 80% of working time on active construction sites and may involve travel up to 25% as needed. The general work environment includes extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending. Work is primarily indoors, with varying environmental conditions; jobsite noise may be loud. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds is required.

Requirements

A related four-year degree, or a high school diploma and a minimum of four years of related experience.
OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and STS-C.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Professional interpersonal and customer service skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, and supporting administrative practices.
Time management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Ability to spend 80% of working time on active construction sites.
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
Ability to perform work involving prolonged sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams, client representatives, regulatory agencies, and medical facilities to maintain effective working relationships.
Support and promote the company’s safety program and local incident prevention initiatives to reduce risk behaviors.
Assist in implementing project-based safety programs aligned with strategic goals.
Contribute to pre-task planning and jobsite safety meetings.
Help prepare and deliver safety meetings and training to enhance hazard awareness.
Contribute to the development and review of job hazard analyses to identify risks and control measures.
Support incident, near-miss, and claim investigations and communications.
Maintain working knowledge of company HSE standards, programs, and objectives.
Promote HSE goals across projects to ensure a safe and productive environment.
Assist in developing routine HSE project plans and specifications.
Provide input for audits, inspections, evaluations, and incident investigations.
Maintain required reports and documentation to meet corporate and regulatory standards.