Job Description

AECOM is seeking Safety, Health & Environmental Officer II for an onsite position on a long-term project based in Valhalla, NY.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Review 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 JHA(s).
• 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 Requirements

• BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related degree plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP). certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in construction safety, experience in underground construction and tunneling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
• 10 years of relevant EHS field and management experience in construction.
• 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

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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