Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Company specific Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards, programs and goals by applying HSE procedures as established by the Company on a project site or in an office through training.
• Confirm project site adheres to Company and regulatory HSE standards and guidelines.
• Conduct onsite risk assessment and mitigation.
• Promote and foster HSE standards and goals with programs throughout the project to confirm a safe and productive work environment.
• Responsible for maintaining HSE-specific project files on testing for substance abuse, collecting environmental or health samples, and for providing personal protective equipment to project personnel.
• Create, administer and monitor HSE programs involving all levels of employees on the project or in the office through presentations, printed materials, and activities.
• Create summaries/reports/presentations for project management and make recommendations based on interpretations.
• Assist crews with site safety needs via toolbox talks, safety check lists, job hazard analysis, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, client, vendors, subcontractors and visitors.
• Must have great communication skills and be bi-lingual in Spanish/English
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• Provide structure around site safety with work crews and subcontractors.
• Raise awareness of potential hazards that exist on a jobsite with team by reviewing what can be done to minimize risk.
• Conduct regular safety audits throughout the duration of a project assessing all safety related issues and follow up with the project team.
• Maintain the information technology and systems that are essential to capture and analyze key data, present reporting and communicate effectively.
• Computer skills required. Must be familiar with Microsoft office (Word, PPT, Excel & Outlook).
• Develop and maintaining strong relationships with every member of the project team, subcontractors and clients.
• Willing to address large groups of employees for training and other needs.
• Candidate expected to have well versed knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• Prior safety or highway construction related experience a plus.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.