Construction Safety Oversight Specialists (Field Based)

Erm

The Role

Overview

On-site EHS oversight of construction projects ensuring safety compliance and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • site inspections
  • safety training
  • documentation
  • compliance reporting
  • jha review
  • observation reports

Tasks

-Train on-site Client staff on EHS oversight program requirements. -Conduct daily site inspections, focusing on work site orderliness and compliance with safety procedures and protocols. Proposed corrections of safety deviations will be discussed with the General Contractor’s Safety Manager and provide support for corrective action implementation. -Maintain required safety-related documentation on the project site including, but not limited to, safety orientation training, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), SDSs, pre-task assessments, and toolbox talk summaries. -Train on-site subcontractors on EHS oversight program requirements. -Documentation of activities with respect to required EHS performance. -Report on whether project staff and trade contractors are complying with the Client’s safety procedures and are working in accordance with the approved project-specific safety plan. -Review and comment on the General Contractor’s JHAs with project trades and obtain signatures prior to commencement of work. -Participate in daily pre-shift coordination meetings to include review of the day’s activities and associated hazards. -Help administer project directives given by the Client’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) personnel throughout the project. -Issue daily site observation reports for each site inspection.

Requirements

  • chst
  • hazwoper
  • osha 30
  • 8+ years
  • associate's
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong initiative (self-starter), problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail and QA/QC. -Associate's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety, or a related degree preferred. -On-site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective. -Certification in field; CHST, ASP/CSP, CIH, PE, or similar registration highly desirable. -Completed training and certifications for HAZWOPER, DOT basic Hazmat awareness, OSHA 30-hour construction, confined space entry training, and fall protection/prevention training. -Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision. -8+ years of full-time on-site experience in construction-specific project health & safety leadership -Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors and vendors. -Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards. -Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols. -Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, and organizational skills.

The Company

About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Chemical

Financial Services

Manufacturing

Mining & Metals

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceutical

Power

Renewables