Safety Specialist

AECOM is currently pursuing an experienced SafetySpecialist to support various projects located within the New York, NY area. Safety Specialist will support its Construction Management Teams working in the NYC Metropolitan area on public transit and commuter rail systems.

• Responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements
• Maintains current knowledge of specific government agency requirements
• Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions
• Develops, implements and maintains safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases in the work area
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace
• Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards
• Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice
• May act as a lead role for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel.May administer an ES&H program on a small or medium-sized project