EH&S Construction Specialist

Lancesoft

Astoria, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$45

LOCATION

Astoria, NY

POSTED

5 days ago

Job Title: EH&S Construction Specialist
Location: Astoria, NY
Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Hybrid: 3 days’work from office and 2 days’work from home
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7.5-hour workday with 0.5-hour unpaid lunch, paid for time worked only.

Project Overview
We are seeking a EH&S Construction Specialist with experience in large capital projects. This role supports Generation, Transmission, Renewables and Canals projects by providing EHS oversight for Contractors. This individual will work with site EHS teams to ensure coverage in each region for all work being performed.

Job Functions & Responsibilities
Reviews Health And Safety Plan (HASP) submitted by contractors to ensure job task hazards are identified and mitigation plans are documented.
Reviews environmental plans submitted by contractor to ensure waste is properly managed and permits are issued and followed, in accordance with state, local, and federal regulations.
Review and evaluate project specific health and safety plans to ensure compliance and effectiveness, including but not limited to: silica exposure controls, working over water, rigging operations, lead abatement, asbestos abatement and erosion/sediment control plans.
Ensures Contractors have adequate training for tasks being performed.
Provides frequent on-site reviews of contractors’work, providing written summary of gaps and issues with contractors’workforce, workplace and workplan.
Ensures corrective actions are developed and implemented for identified gaps.
Stops Work when conditions exist that could result in a potentially significant injury or fatality.
Ensures daily job briefs are conducted.
Coaches Contractor employees and sub-contractors to ensure they utilize proper PPE
Participates in Incident investigations.
Assist Project Delivery and Management staff with various safety and environmental questions and matters.
Coordinates with emergency service organizations.
Attends all relevant safety meetings.
Support leadership in the preparation of internal reports by gathering data as requested.
Executes other EHS task requested by management.

Skills
There is a strong preference for Hydropower generation, transmission and high voltage EH&S experience with a minimum of 2 years experience in implementing/executing EH&S programs.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines covering safety, health and environmental aspects.
Incident Investigation (RCA –Root Cause Analysis) trained
Knowledge of Power Generation, transmission systems, renewables and components.
Ability to work on multiple projects/Tasks concurrently.
Knowledge of and experience with workplace hazards for construction, electric utility, transmission substations and right of ways.
Ability to work closely with site/region leadership in a matrixed fashion.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to enter confined spaces and areas with limited access.
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain and within confined spaces.
Ability to visually identify and appropriately respond to hazardous or dangerous situations.
Ability to wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator.
Up to 20% travel, primarily within New York State.
Routine physical access to Authority facilities is required.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work at heights and to travel distances, including using stairs, by foot.
Ability to stand for extended periods in all types of weather, with exposure to heat, cold, noise, wind, and general nuisance air conditions. Transportation Must have a reliable car/vehicle to travel to operating sites. Car mileage expense will be reimbursed.

Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
If no degree minimum of 5 years EHS experience required
Transmission/ROW EHS experience preferred.
Current Certifications preferred (CSP - ASP - CIH - CHST)
First Aid
CPR certification required

EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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