Water Wastewater Health & Safety Specialist - Northwest Region

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Water Wastewater Health & Safety Specialist - Northwest Region

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$75,300.00/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

• Perform assessments of Health & Safety performance of projects within their areas of responsibility and generate reports including recommendations to the project in areas requiring improvement.
• Review and assist with training of operations personnel.
• Coordinate and provide training.
• Ensure an overall improving trend for key safety metrics in their area of responsibility (TRIR, DART, RTW program implementation, etc.).
• Communicate gaps in project Health & Safety programs if they are not corrected in a timely manner.
• Have specific knowledge of specialty areas (OSHA 1910 & 1926, etc.) and perform onsite audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Be responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of Health & Safety disciplines to achieve compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work under general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Responsible for implementation of field and office HS&E programs and occupational safety and health regulation in regional operations.
• Monitor and prevent chemical, physical and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the workplace.
• May act as a lead person or technical expert and provide direction to less experienced personnel.
• Conduct regular walkthrough inspections and investigations in accordance with legal requirements.
• Work closely with site management on procedural rollouts and site compliance.
• Identify and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions and ensure corrections are made.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents; compile data, photographs, and other pertinent information; prepare all forms and reports per program procedures and regulations; issue permits as required; conduct industrial hygiene samplings (e.g., gas, noise tests) to ensure safe working conditions; may assist in coordinating inspections with employees, crafts, and inspectors.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• This is a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to project sites. Jacobs prioritizes a work-life balance with a flexible schedule when coordinating support efforts and onsite project needs.

Here's what you'll need:

• BS degree plus an additional 5 years of full-time experience in a Health & Safety position; or a minimum of 9 years of full-time Health & Safety experience in lieu of the degree.
• Previous experience in a construction and general industry environment.
• Experience with managing and conducting safety training presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 50%–60% per year.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety, or related field.
• CSP/ASP/SMP/STS/OHST preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, as well as all federal, state and local agencies requirements for Water Resource Recovery facilities to ensure that facilities are operating within permit limits.

The work area can involve a working environment indoors or outdoors, which could include exposure to outdoor elements. Proper environmental attire is required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne…