Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer

AECOM • New York, NY

8d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment Specialist to support Construction Management teams on a long-term tunneling project in Valhalla, New York. The position works overnight and is supervised by the project Safety, Health and Environment Manager. The role supports implementation of the Construction Manager’s EHS Management Plan and Environmental Health and Safety Plan, helps monitor contractor compliance and performance, and contributes to site safety oversight, reporting, training, emergency planning, and environmental health and safety reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Engineering.
• Initial and annual refresher training for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 HAZWOPER.
• NYSDEC 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 regulations.
• Knowledge of eBuilder.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Construction Manager’s EHS Management Plan and Environmental Health and Safety Plan.
• Support preparation of Job Hazard Analyses in accordance with client standards.
• Support training for Construction Management staff, including new employee and visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training.
• Review contractor EHS submittals, including EHASPs, JHAs, reports, management and sampling plans, waste plans, soil reuse plans, contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the contractor’s EHS Representative and relevant project management personnel.
• Conduct frequent construction site visits.
• Track and monitor contractor compliance with EHASPs and JHAs.
• Monitor site EHS Representatives’ performance, including review of daily reports and follow-up on EHS issues.
• Prepare and submit daily reports on contractor work areas and document non-compliance with EHASPs and JHAs.
• Review contractor incident reports, participate in incident-related meetings, and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Submit monthly EHS status reports and metrics and prepare monthly analyses of contractor EHS performance trends.
• Oversee site Emergency Action Plans and drills in coordination with client staff.
• Review and manage EHS annual reports, including EPCRA, hazardous waste, and confined space reports.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level