Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking Environmental Health & Safety Officer based in New York, New York office.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing the requirements of AECOM’s Construction Manager’s (CM) EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP)
• Support the CM in preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with Client standards.
• Support the CM in conducting various training for CM staff including new employee orientations, visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training.
• Review all EHS related submittals by the Contractors, including, but not limited to, EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil re-use, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plans (SWPPP) to verify comprehensive oversight of all site activities.
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor’s EHS Representative (EHSR), and other project management personnel as appropriate, to ascertain and discuss upcoming construction related activity EHS activities.
• Conduct frequent construction site visits.
• Track and monitor the Contractor’s compliance with EHASP(s) and JHA(s)
• Track and monitor all site EHSRs’ performance including, but not limited to, reviewing the EHSR’s daily reports and whether EHS issues are being adequately addressed.
• Perform and submit daily reports of the Contractors’ Work areas and document non-compliance with the Contractor’s EHASPs and JHAs.
• Review Contractor’s incident reports for adequacy, participate in meetings related to construction related incidents, and verify all necessary Contractor corrective actions are implemented.
• Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics. Prepare monthly trending analysis of Contractor EHS performance.
• Oversee Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and drills for the site in coordination with Client staff.
• Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e., EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• A bachelor’s degree in the field of Safety or Engineering
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course (30-hour Preferable)
• Initial and Annual Refresher OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 HAZWOPER
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training
• Knowledgeable in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 Regulations
• BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour)
• Knowledgeable in use of eBuilder
• Knowledgeable in BEDC SOPs  

Additional Information

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000.

• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services bus