Safety Technician

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Responsible for supporting development, implementation and/or administration of safety, health, and environmental protection prevention programs affecting employee and public safety, occupational health, fire protection and prevention, and equipment and property protection. Working under supervision of HSE Manager or SSHO, ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations including OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1.

• This is a safety critical position requiring independent professional judgment. This position includes technical responsibility for a phase or component of a complex tank cleaning project.
• Serves as a resource for line management to execute and administer a proactive prevention program for accidents, injuries and illnesses.
• Under supervision of HSE Manager or SSHO, provides daily field safety oversight and support to service crews conducting work at heights, in confined spaces, hot work, tank cleaning and other high-hazard activities.
• Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and/or company environmental, safety, and health regulations.
• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety, and health standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed.
• Recommends facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization's overall objectives.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and procedures manuals. Establishes and maintains licenses and permits as required.
• Meet applicable regulatory codes and standards where required. Internal contacts will include site management, risk management personnel, work crews, Health and Safety personnel and office managers. External contacts include clients at work locations and regulatory agencies.
• Applies relevant skills and knowledge of the industry and regulatory requirements to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
• Anticipates customer needs and identifies solutions
• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
• Manages own time to meet objectives; forecasts and plans resource requirements
• Explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view
• Motivates other team members; may be team leader.
• A range of field safety experience, degree in an EHS curricula or a closely related curricula preferred.
• Role will require long periods of walking/standing daily
• Must be able to climb ladders, use hand-held direct read monitoring equipment, be cleared and fit for respirator use, enter confined spaces and use Personal Fall Arrest Systems
• Basic computer skills/use of software applications required.
• Positions will be 80-90% field with short daily periods of office work for document preparation and submittal.

• This individual exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of their health, safety and environmental (HSE) specialty.
• Under supervision, performs complex duties utilizing advanced techniques and diversified knowledge of HSE principles.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in data analysis and problem resolution.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Training / education and is approved by the Director of Safety for the hiring business unit.
• Acts as a key contributor in a complex and critical environment
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a motor vehicle Check.
• Must be able to pass a federal background search.

• One to three years related experience
• Associate's degree in related field a plus

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $38.46 to $43.27 Per Hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

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