Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Health and Safety Compliance Professional located in Palo Alto, California. The successful candidate will be part of a team of engineers and scientists that are responsible for a wide range of health and safety consulting services in California. We are looking for a proven professional in the industry who understands health and safety regulations, environmental compliance, and has the ability to implement a variety of support services for our clients. The role includes the opportunity to support large local, national and international clients with their health and safety compliance and environmental compliance needs.

_ **This position is contingent on AECOM being awarded the project with an expected start in April 2025._

The successful candidate will have experience and be capable of executing the following responsibilities of this position with minimal to no supervision:

• Conduct health and safety inspections and audits at various types of sites (manufacturing, commercial, high tech, etc.) for clients to identify potential deficiencies or hazards and determine corrective actions accordingly.
• Ability to understand the intent and application of a varied set of health and safety-related state and federal regulations (OSHA and Cal OSHA), and the ability to effectively educate our clients specific to their regulatory obligations and compliance.
• Provide on-site health and safety support services for various clients.
• Develop and conduct health and safety-related employee training, emergency preparedness and assure the quality of programs for clients.
• Develop, implement, review and maintain various OSHA and State required safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment for clients to minimize hazards.
• Provide Federal and California regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
• Conduct accident investigations and prepare accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Provide safety consultation for chemical and physical hazards including ergonomics, electrical safety, respiratory and hearing protection, compressed energy, and emergency preparedness.
• Provide or collaborate with co-workers to provided similar environmental compliance services.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, safety, or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in conducting health and safety inspections and audits at various types of sites (manufacturing, commercial, high tech, etc.).
• Ability to travel at least 1 week per month (i.e. 25% of the time) to conduct H&S audits.
• Valid US Driver's License and pre-employment driving record verification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant health and safety auditing/compliance experience.
• Experience with safety in a laboratory environment.
• Professional certification - CPEA, PE, CSP, CIH, or other equivalent certification.
• California lead and asbestos certifications (e.g., Lead inspector/Risk Assessor, Certified Asbestos Consultant).
• Experience with ISO 45001, 9001, 14001.
• Experience with environmental compliance for industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and planning skills.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

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, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.