EHS Specialist

Job Title: Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Representative

Job Description

The Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Representative serves as the dedicated on-site safety leader responsible for implementing, administering, and overseeing the ES&H Project Plan in coordination with contractor management. This role focuses exclusively on environmental, safety, and health requirements at complex construction and industrial sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and protecting the well-being of all personnel on the project.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, on-site oversight and implementation of the ES&H requirements whenever project work is being performed.
• Administer and manage the ES&H Project Plan in coordination with contractor and site management, ensuring alignment with regulatory and project-specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety and health assessments, inspections, and audits of construction and work environments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Lead and support the development, delivery, and documentation of safety training programs, including OSHA-related training and site-specific safety orientations.
• Monitor work activities for adherence to OSHA standards, DOE-related requirements, and company ES&H policies, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Evaluate and enforce safe work practices, including use of personal protective equipment, safe operation of tools and equipment, and adherence to established procedures.
• Participate in job hazard analyses and risk assessments, and recommend effective mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate identified risks.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, documentation, and development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate ES&H records, reports, and documentation, including training logs, inspection reports, and compliance records.
• Communicate safety expectations clearly and consistently to all levels of the project team, using strong interpersonal skills to influence safe behaviors.
• Collaborate with project leadership to integrate ES&H considerations into planning, scheduling, and execution of work activities.
• Use EHS tools, software, and standard office applications to track performance metrics, generate reports, and support data-driven safety decisions.
• Handle sensitive and confidential safety and health information with discretion and professionalism.
• Serve as the primary ES&H point of contact on-site, reporting directly to the Site Manager and being available at all times while work is being performed.
• Provide proactive guidance on regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to construction safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience in construction or related work environments.
• At least 3 years of experience in a full-time ES&H representative role where the sole responsibility was ES&H oversight, implementation, and assessments.
• Four-year technical degree in an ES&H discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent work experience subject to approval.
• Completion of the 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Standards in the Construction Industry training course (OTI 510) or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 experience and training in construction safety and OSHA safety practices.
• 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent nationally recognized certification, or eligibility to obtain such certification.
• Demonstrated experience with EHS in Department of Energy (DOE) environments or similar high-hazard facilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey safety requirements clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently while making timely, informed decisions related to safety and health.
• Proficiency with EHS tools and software, as well as standard office applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentations).
• Ability to manage and protect confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to provide at least three professional references with firsthand knowledge of safety and health experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience implementing and administering comprehensive ES&H plans on large, complex construction or industrial projects.
• DOE-related safety requirements and practices.
• Strong safety training skills, including the ability to develop and deliver engaging training sessions.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments in construction environments.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with site management, contractors, and field personnel to promote a strong safety culture.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Comfort working in dynamic, high-visibility environments where safety performance is closely monitored.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in environmental, safety, and health disciplines.

Work Environment

This role is based at the Oak Ridge Y-12 site and will eventually support the Savannah River Project, both of which are complex, high-security industrial and construction environments. Work is performed on-site in active project areas where strict adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and ES&H procedures is essential. You will collaborate closely with a strong corporate office team located in Mesa, AZ, which provides robust support throughout your projects. The organization offers an excellent working environment with comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees, with options to add dependents through payroll contributions. Medical coverage is available through PPO or HDHP plans, with the employer paying 80% of the employee's premium and generous contributions for HSA enrollees. Additional benefits include accident, critical illness, and voluntary life insurance; a robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year; a generous 401(k) safe harbor program with up to a 4% dollar-for-dollar match; a boot reimbursement program for field employees; and a $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement available to employees at all levels. The organization also provides strong support for veterans through a military leave program and offers access to corporate gym membership rates. Attire and personal protective equipment are consistent with field-based construction and industrial safety requirements, with appropriate boots and safety gear expected in active work areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oak Ridge,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

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