Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Construction Safety, Construction Support, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Environmental Health, Hazard Analysis, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, OSHA, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management
Job Title: Temporary EHS Specialist
Location: Danville, VA
Hourly Rate: $35.00-$40.00
Duration: Approximately 1.5 months (aligned with active construction phase)
Schedule: Full-time (may include early mornings, extended hours, or weekends based on construction activity)
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Temporary EHS Associate to support on-site Environmental, Health & Safety efforts during an active construction project. This is a great opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based environment and enjoys working closely with contractors to ensure a safe and compliant job site.
In this role, you will serve as a visible safety presence, helping drive safe work practices, ensuring compliance, and proactively identifying risks. You will work alongside the Site EHS Manager to support day-to-day safety operations during this critical project phase.
What You’ll Be Doing
On-Site Safety & Contractor Oversight
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence to support construction safety activities
- Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures
- Intervene and stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
- Ensure all work is performed within approved scope, permits, and risk controls
Permits, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Practices
- Review and verify daily work permits (hot work, confined space, work at height, LOTO, etc.)
- Participate in job hazard analyses and risk assessments
- Ensure critical safety controls are in place before and during work execution
- Support and verify behavior-based safety observations (BOS)
Safety Communication & Engagement
- Lead or support daily toolbox talks and pre-task safety briefings
- Reinforce safe behaviors and communicate key risks and lessons learned
- Act as a go-to safety resource for contractors and site personnel
PPE & Equipment Compliance
- Conduct inspections of PPE, tools, ladders, and temporary access equipment
- Identify and address safety concerns or deficiencies
- Ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
Incident Prevention & Reporting
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, and potential hazards
- Support incident investigations and documentation
- Communicate safety trends and concerns to site leadership
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting EHS activities in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Working knowledge of:
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Permit-to-work systems
- Contractor safety management
- Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently engage contractors and supervisors
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong field presence
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (Construction preferred)
- Experience working in active construction or manufacturing sites
- Familiarity with hot work, work at height, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
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