Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer II

AECOM•Bloomfield, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer II for an onsite position based in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The role is expected to begin in February 2027, with the posting stating that the position will be filled no sooner than March 6, 2027. The officer will implement the Construction Manager’s EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP), support preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with BEDC standards, and assist with training Construction Manager staff, including new employee and visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training. The officer will review contractors’ EHS-related submittals to support comprehensive oversight of site activities. Materials include EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil reuse plans, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). The position also provides technical leadership and guidance, supports regulatory compliance and quality control, coordinates audits and training, communicates prevention and compliance programs, serves as a liaison with agencies, and drafts reports for federal, state, and local agencies. The officer may administer an HSE program for a large, specialized, complex project or multiple projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Demonstrated experience working in the construction industry.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.
Project management experience.
Incident investigation training.
Previous experience working with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP).
Previous experience in tunneling or underground construction.

Responsibilities

Implement AECOM’s Construction Manager EHS Management Plan and Environmental Health and Safety Plan.
Support the Construction Manager in preparing Job Hazard Analyses in accordance with BEDC standards.
Support the Construction Manager in conducting training, including new employee orientations, visitor orientations, and Emergency Action Plan training.
Review contractors’ EHS-related submittals, including EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, hazardous-material management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil reuse plans, contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and SWPPPs.
Implement policies and procedures to promote awareness of and compliance with organizational health and safety requirements.
Provide technical leadership and functional guidance to ensure regulatory standards are enforced.
Ensure quality control procedures monitor regulatory compliance.
Liaise with the resident contract agency representative and other agencies involved in environmental safety and health activities.
Draft reports for federal, state, and local agencies.
Coordinate audits of health and safety programs.
Assist in developing and conducting basic HSE training for employees.
Communicate programs that enhance employee awareness of prevention and compliance.
May administer an HSE program on a large, specialized, complex project or multiple projects.