ES&H Specialist

Talascend is currently seeking an ES&H Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Winnemucca, Nevada
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In this role, you will provide technical oversight of the project’s ES&H compliance activities through inspection of project field execution activities. You will assist project and construction management in implementing and complying with project safety requirements and in addressing ES&H issues as they arise during project execution. You will work directly with other project-level functions to assist them in addressing the applicable ES&H requirements in their work activities and conduct daily site surveillance to verify adequate use of PPE, routine equipment inspections, and project ES&H initiatives.

• Provides assistance in a wide variety of environmental, safety, and health disciplines to facilitate implementation of the ES&H program and management system, including aiding compliance with standards, regulations, and contractual commitments.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, systems, and procedures for employee safety, health, and environmental protection.
• Maintains ES&H databases, including incident events, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Performs statistical analysis of ES&H data to identify performance trends and contributing factors.
• Supports the use of software systems and electronic tools used by ES&H personnel.
• Leads teams in conducting risk assessments, mitigation planning, and monitoring ES&H issues.
• Prepares reports, documents, and communications for program execution and records retention.
• Assists with incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident reports.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to minimize hazards.
• Participates in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice on moderately complex issues.
• Supports ES&H field and office personnel across all disciplines.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental, safety, health, or science-related discipline
• 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 standards
• Understanding of ES&H core processes
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for incident investigations
• Experience conducting project contractor orientation and audits
• Knowledge of safety programs, engineering systems, principles, and methodologies
• Familiarity with national safety laws and regulations, industry standards, and best practices
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and risk mitigation mechanisms
• Experience in ES&H assessments and inspection during construction
• Experience managing or oversight of ES&H subcontractors or consultants

• Additional certifications in safety or environmental disciplines (e.g., CSP, OSHA HAZWOPER)

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.