Safety & Health Spec​/Advisor - Advanced Power Cycles - TN

Safety & Health Spec/Advisor – Advanced Power Cycles – TN

Date:
Jul 10, 2026

Location:

Harriman, TN, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Project Only Hire:
No

This mid‑level project position is accountable for implementing and maintaining the Company’s Safety and Health Procedures on a smaller, less complex project. Performs medium to high‑complexity tasks and may act as a supervisor to other safety and health professionals.

• Implement, administer and maintain project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.
• Develop and conduct employee safety and health training programs.
• Conduct detailed site safety and health inspections.
• Manage project security contracts, programs and policies.
• Perform record‑keeping / filing functions.
• Conduct incident and injury/illness investigations and write detailed reports.
• Complete all appropriate company safety and health program documents.
• Interface with clients and government officials.
• Manage construction contractor safety and health program administration.
• Administer project worker’s compensation programs and procedures.
• May act as on‑site first aid and medical provider.
• Provide supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Develop and implement safety and industrial hygiene in consulting plans and studies.
• Analyze data from Safety and Health studies, compile reports with findings and recommendations, including administrative, emergency and PPE controls.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Acts as a project manager; managing a project team whose composition varies by project.

• 2+ years in a construction environment.
• 4+ years safety and health experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background checks, drug screen, motor vehicle records).

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Safety and health certification (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.
• Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of worker’s compensation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration.
• Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities.
• Ability to perform first aid/medical functions.
• Communication skills.
• Word processing and spreadsheet software proficiency.
• Ability to write detailed reports.
• Human relations and conflict management skills.
• Supervisor skills.
• Effective interface with client and government officials.

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10‑hour.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12‑hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (below 32 F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

CNS:
Construction Services

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BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.