Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer

Summary

Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer

AECOM is seeking Safety, Health & Environment Specialist to work overnight a project located in Valhalla, NY. The Safety, Health & Environment Specialist will support Construction Management teams working on a long term tunneling project.

Under the supervision of the project Safety, Health and Environment Manager the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in implementing the requirements of AECOM's Construction Manager's (CM) EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP)
• Support the CM in preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with Client standards.
• Support the CM in conducting various training for CM staff including new employee orientations, visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training.
• Assist in the technical review of all EHS related submittals by the Contractors, including, but not limited to, EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil re-use, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plans (SWPPP) to verify comprehensive oversight of all site activities.
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor's EHS Representative (EHSR), and other project management personnel as appropriate, to ascertain and discuss upcoming construction related activity EHS activities.
• Conduct frequent construction site visits.
• Track and monitor the Contractor's compliance with EHASP(s) and JHAs
• Track and monitor all site EHSRs' performance including, but not limited to, reviewing the EHSR's daily reports and whether EHS issues are being adequately addressed.
• Perform and submit daily reports of the Contractors' Work areas and document non-compliance with the Contractor's EHASPs and JHAs.
• Review Contractor's incident reports for adequacy, participate in meetings related to construction related incidents, and verify all necessary Contractor corrective actions are implemented.
• Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics. Prepare monthly trending analysis of Contractor EHS performance.
• Oversee Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and drills for the site in coordination with Client staff.
• Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e., EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course
• Valid US Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• A bachelor's degree in the field of Safety or Engineering
• Initial and Annual Refresher OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 HAZWOPER
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training
• Knowledgeable in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 Regulations
• Knowledgeable in use of eBuilder

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Job Description

Safety, Health & Environment Site Officer

AECOM is seeking Safety, Health & Environment Specialist to work overnight a project located in Valhalla, NY. The Safety, Health & Environment Specialist will support Construction Management teams working on a long term tunneling project.

Under the supervision of the project Safety, Health and Environment Manager the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in implementing the requirements of AECOM's Construction Manager's (CM) EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP)
• Support the CM in preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with Client standards.
• Support the CM in conducting various training for CM staff including new employee orientations, visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training.
• Assist in the technical review of all EHS related submittals by the Contractors, including, but not limited to, EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil re-use, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plans (SWPPP) to verify comprehensive oversight of all site activities.
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor's EHS Representative (EHSR), and other project management personnel as appropriate, to ascertain and discuss upcoming construction related activity EHS activities.
• Conduct frequent construction site visits.
• Track and monitor the Contractor's compliance with EHASP(s) and JHAs
• Track and monitor all site EHSRs' performance including, but not limited to, reviewing the EHSR's daily reports and whether EHS issues are being adequately addressed.
• Perform and submit daily reports of the Contractors' Work areas and document non-compliance with the Contractor's EHASPs and JHAs.
• Review Contractor's incident reports for adequacy, participate in meetings related to construction related incidents, and verify all necessary Contractor corrective actions are implemented.
• Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics. Prepare monthly trending analysis of Contractor EHS performance.
• Oversee Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and drills for the site in coordination with Client staff.
• Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e., EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course
• Valid US Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• A bachelor's degree in the field of Safety or Engineering
• Initial and Annual Refresher OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 HAZWOPER
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training
• Knowledgeable in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 Regulations
• Knowledgeable in use of eBuilder

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.