Field Safety Specialist; FSS

Position: Field Safety Specialist (FSS)
Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Field Safety Specialist (FSS) for one of our offices in Fresno, CA. This role is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with regulatory and contract safety requirements for projects and activities conducted on California High-Speed Rail property. Works closely with the Construction Office to inspect projects, facilities, and operations while supporting safety programs and initiatives. Provides safety guidance and oversight to contractors and consultants and collaborates with project teams to promote safe and compliant work environments.

* Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requirements

* Perform safety reviews for applicable elements of construction related activities. Provides feedback and makes recommendations for improvements to project safety.

* Supports management of environmental health and safety programs as assigned including hazardous materials and respirator protection

* Develops recommendations regarding programs and procedures to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents, occupational illnesses, and eliminate or control potential hazards

* Facilitates and/or attends field safety and project meetings

* Serves as part of an on-call rotation to respond to incidents and emergency situations, may respond directly to incident site as needed in select situations

* Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

* BA/BS + 8 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

* At least 5 years of directly related experience in railroad, transportation operations, or construction/industrial safety

* Strong knowledge of US federal, state, local, railroad and construction safety, operations, and maintenance procedures, standards, and practices

* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present data to appropriate sources

Preferred Requirements:

* OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification

* Experience with transit, freight, or rail infrastructure safety and security programs

* Proficiency with safety management systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms

Additional Information

* Sponsorship is not offered for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.

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