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We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Health and Safety Professional to support the delivery of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects, including tunnels, dams, and other remote construction environments. This role will provide senior-level occupational health, safety, and industrial hygiene support to the ACP and project stakeholders. The successful candidate will evaluate contractor compliance, lead audits and inspections, support emergency preparedness, promote behavioral safety, and help integrate health and safety requirements into project planning and execution.
Here's what you'll be doing
- Assist the ACP with the development of Employer Requirements related to occupational health, safety, and industrial hygiene for inclusion in the RIR Contract.
- Review and evaluate the RIR Contractor's health and safety plans to verify compliance with ACP standards, Employer Requirements, applicable laws and regulations, recognized professional standards, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across tunnels, dams, heavy civil construction sites, remote locations, and other areas where work under the RIR Contract is being performed.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements related to occupational health, safety, and industrial hygiene.
- Lead behavioral safety initiatives and promote continuous improvement in project safety performance.
- Perform site inspections and audits to verify compliance with approved health and safety protocols and contractual requirements.
- Prepare safety reports, incident investigations, corrective action plans, and follow-up documentation to confirm timely implementation and closeout.
- Track, monitor, assess, and report health and safety data and performance metrics, including incident trends, audit findings, corrective actions, and leading and lagging indicators.
- Advise project teams and contractors on occupational hygiene matters, including hazardous exposure assessments, sampling techniques, monitoring equipment, data interpretation, and appropriate control measures.
- Develop, implement, and monitor safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001 requirements.
- Support the management of safety protocols and emergency preparedness plans for remote construction locations.
- Oversee remote-location and campsite safety, including accommodations, sanitation, welfare facilities, and related worker health and safety requirements.
- Propose, implement, and utilize safety management software and tools for incident tracking, audit management, corrective action tracking, reporting, and data analytics.
- Participate in construction, progress, coordination, and other project meetings to address health and safety concerns and support effective resolution.
- Conduct or coordinate toolbox talks, safety briefings, training sessions, and other safety communications.
- Train ACP personnel, contractor personnel, and other project participants on applicable safety practices, procedures, and requirements.
- Coordinate with the ACP, RIR Contractor, other contractors, and project participants to integrate health and safety into project planning, construction execution, and ongoing operations.
- Provide safety leadership by example, demonstrating integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to protecting workers, communities, and project stakeholders.
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline with a specialization in occupational health and safety.
- Typically, 15 or more years of relevant occupational health and safety experience on comparable construction or infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting at least one comparable project with a construction value of $100 million or greater.
- Demonstrated experience managing safety in remote locations and construction campsites, including accommodation, sanitation, welfare facilities, and emergency preparedness.
- Proven experience conducting or supporting audits in accordance with ISO 45001 standards.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 construction safety standards, NFPA, ANSI, and other applicable health and safety regulations and standards.
- Experience developing and implementing behavioral safety programs.
- Experience conducting occupational hygiene assessments in construction environments, including exposure assessments, sampling techniques, monitoring equipment, and data interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience integrating environmental, health, and safety requirements into construction project delivery.
- Proficiency with safety management software and data systems, including tools used for incident tracking, audit management, corrective action tracking, reporting, and data analytics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise clients, contractors, project leadership, and field personnel.
- Ability to work collaboratively in complex, multidisciplinary, and multicultural project environments.
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote construction sites and project locations as required.
Ideally, you'll also have
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or equivalent.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification or equivalent.
- Experience supporting tunnel, dam, heavy civil, or other major infrastructure construction projects.
- Experience developing Employer Requirements, contractor health and safety plans, or project-specific safety management systems.
- Experience leading incident investigations, corrective action programs, emergency response planning, and contractor compliance initiatives.
- Knowledge of international health and safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience delivering safety training and mentoring health and safety professionals and project personnel.
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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
80,600.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
107,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $80,600.00 to $107,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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. Job posted on September 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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