Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment

Company Description

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the
future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-
edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big
challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come.
We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as
well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core
values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down
to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in
each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity
Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach
yours.

Job Description

As a Safety Specialist you will advise and support to managers and engineers
on HSE at all stages of a construction project.Job Duties: SH&E; support to
construction projects to ensure compliance with AECOM and legal requirements
including, Safety in Design, SHE Plans, contactor management, RAMS,
etc.Provide advice, support and training on compliance with relevant (legal
and company) SH&E; requirements at all stages of a project.Develop a culture
where all individuals and teams provide positive input into SH&E; management
in their workplace. Assess, communicate and monitor SH&E; performance and
compliance.Report and investigate SHE incidents.Conduct incident
investigations and reviews to ensure root causes are identified, and
corrective actions are agreed and implemented to control risks and improve
standards.Implement policies, procedures, documents and best practice to
effectively and efficiently manage change in the business following
introduction of new legislation, change in company risk profile.Provide and
analyse SH&E; incident data and information (including alerts and lessons
learnt), using company systems (SHEQ Improvement Database, Industry Safe and
Lifeguard to ensure continuous improvement and development of best
practice.Develop and apply technical knowledge relevant to the specific SH&E;
risks associated with our activities.Provides technical support to safety
studies, health assessment studies, and project risk assessments.Provides
safety technical support and assistance to projects and coordinates safety
requirements and formulation of risk reduction measures with project-assigned
safety personnel, engineering, construction and onsite ES&H; representatives
during construction.Participates in meetings with customers, project team
members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety requirements
that may affect project design, schedule, and cost.Drafts comprehensive ES&H;
plans, project specific risk reduction plans, safety awareness training
programs, and technical reports.Provides recommendations and input for
revising safety procedures, work processes, and other quality improvement
measures.Conducts safety inspections/assessments of project construction
activities to monitor compliance with applicable safety and health
requirements including contractual commitments, permits, and the project’s
ES&H; plan.When in supervisory role, implements personnel policies (e.g.,
conducts employee performance evaluations) and provides technical direction to
staff. Under general supervision performs technical work in a wide range of
environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H;
standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. Exhibits
knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of
their environmental specialty. Assists in the development, implementation and
maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Monitors
and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area.
Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the
workplace.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Specific Skills Required: Specific Language
requirements - EnglishRequirements for driving licenses - YesKnowledge of
national and international safety laws/regulations and regulatory agencies’
processes and responsibilities, industry standards/practices for safety and
health compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential
safety risks during project execution.Experience in safety
inspections/assessments during construction.Knowledge of hazardous materials
and physical risk exposures and Personal Protective Equipment standards as
well as People Based Safety processes and procedures. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: NEBOSH Construction CertificateNVQ ‎5 Health and Safety

Additional Information

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in
great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us,
and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded
firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational
work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the
diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust
global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure
firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and
we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.