Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer II
About The Position
AECOM is hiring a Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer II for an onsite position in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The position is expected to begin in February 2027, although AECOM states it intends to fill the current vacancy no sooner than March 6, 2027. The officer will implement the Construction Manager’s EHS Management Plan and Environmental Health and Safety Plan and support preparation of Job Hazard Analyses in accordance with BEDC standards. The role also supports training for Construction Manager staff, including new employee and visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training, and reviews contractors’ environment, health, and safety submittals to provide comprehensive oversight of site activities. The role implements health and safety policies and procedures, provides technical leadership and functional guidance on regulatory compliance, monitors regulatory quality-control procedures, and liaises with resident contract agency representatives and other agencies involved in environmental safety and health activities. It drafts reports for federal, state, and local agencies, coordinates health and safety program audits, assists with and conducts basic HSE training, and communicates programs that promote employee awareness of prevention and compliance. The officer may administer an HSE program on a large, specialized, complex project or across multiple projects. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, occupational safety and health, industrial safety, or a related field, plus six years of relevant experience, or equivalent demonstrated education and experience. Construction-industry experience and a valid U.S. driver’s license are also required. AECOM does not offer relocation or sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field, plus six years of relevant experience; demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be accepted.
- 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 the requirements of the Construction Manager’s EHS Management Plan and Environmental Health and Safety Plan.
- Support the Construction Manager in preparing Job Hazard Analyses in accordance with BEDC standards.
- Support training for Construction Manager staff, including new employee orientations, visitor orientations, and Emergency Action Plan training.
- Review contractors’ EHS-related submittals, including EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos, lead, mercury and 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.
- 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 are carried out to monitor regulatory compliance.
- Liaise with the resident contract agency representative and other agencies engaged in environmental safety and health activities.
- Draft reports for federal, state, and local agencies.
- Coordinate audits of organizational health and safety programs.
- Assist in developing and conduct basic health, safety, and environment training for employees.
- Communicate programs that enhance employee awareness of prevention and compliance.
- Administer an HSE program on a large, specialized, complex project or multiple projects, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 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
