Job Description

Job Summary:

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for providing direct, field-based support to ensure safe and compliant operations within canal structures, maintenance facilities, and active job sites. This role involves implementing EHS programs, conducting site visits, supporting incident management, and partnering with operational teams to integrate safety practices into daily activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of EHS programs, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Conduct field observations, job site visits, and informal audits.
• Support pre-job planning efforts including job briefings and hazard identification.
• Identify hazards and collaborate with field personnel to implement practical safety solutions.
• Integrate EHS requirements into routine work activities and provide real-time guidance during active work.
• Support planning and execution of higher-risk activities such as confined space entry and work over water.
• Reinforce safe behaviors and organizational safety expectations.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Support compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies through inspections and audits.
• Maintain site-level EHS records, reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate with EHS leadership on program implementation and support distribution of procedures and guidance materials.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Strong ability to work independently in field environments.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with operational personnel.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/PESH safety principles.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Strong field presence with the ability to build trust with operations teams.
• Practical hazard recognition and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate safety requirements into clear, actionable practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to follow-up.
• Adaptability to dynamic, outdoor work environments.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1 3 years of experience supporting or implementing EHS programs in industrial, construction, utility, or field-based environments.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience in utilities, public infrastructure, construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience supporting higher-risk work activities such as confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and fall protection.
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Familiarity with EHS reporting or work management systems.

Special Considerations:

• Frequent presence required at canal structures, maintenance facilities, and active job sites.
• Work involves dynamic and outdoor field environments.
• Support for higher-risk activities including confined spaces and work over water.

Scheduling:

• Field-driven position requiring flexible scheduling to support operational needs.
• May require attendance at various job sites during standard operational hours.

Job Tags

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