Construction Specialist

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Construction Specialist Location: Niagara, NY. Project Overview:

• Supports Generation, Transmission, Renewables and Canals projects and work providing EHS oversight for Contractors. Works with site EHS teams to ensure coverage in each region for all work being performed.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Reviews HASP submitted by contractors to ensure job task hazards are identified and mitigation plans are documented.
• Ensures Contractors have adequate training for tasks being performed.
• Provides frequent on-site reviews of contractor's 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 potential significant injury or fatality.
• Ensure daily job briefs are conducted.
• Coaches Contractor employees and Subs to ensure they utilize proper PPE.
• Leads and participates with Incident investigations.
• Assists Project Delivery and Management staff with various safety and environmental questions and matters.
• Coordinates with emergency service organizations.
• Attends contractor safety committee meetings.
• Supports leadership in the preparation of internal reports by gathering data as requested.
• Executes other EHS tasks requested by management.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines covering safety, health, and environmental aspects.
• Incident Investigation (RCA) 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.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• If no degree, a minimum of 2-5 years EHS experience is required.
• Transmission/ROW EHS experience preferred.
• Certifications preferred (CSP, ASP, CIH, CHST).
• First Aid - CPR certification required.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.