Health and Safety 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: Health and Safety Specialist



Location: Albany, NY



Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist. This role will support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) shared services and provide consistent and thorough support for Canal Construction as well as Canal Design, Support Canal Floating Plant, and overall function of the shared services EHS.



Job Responsibilities:

• Review and comment on all design documents/submittals.
• Review and comment on all submitted health and safety plans.
• Develop templates and guidance for future submittals based on those reviews and internal guidance.
• Attend all construction progress meetings.
• Perform scheduled site visits to active construction projects.
• Follow up on noted deficiencies with Construction Managers.
• Schedule meetings with Transportation Maintenance Engineers, Floating Plant Supervisors, and Director of Marine Infrastructure.
• React to meetings with work plan to include:
  • Review of proposed new equipment
  • Developing health and safety plans for Canal Floating Plant tasks
  • Performing site visits to Floating Plant job sites
  • Working with Canal Managers/Supervisors to address action items
  • Working with Canal Managers/Supervisors to develop standards
• Work with Canal EHS reps to become familiar with their areas and assist as needed to cover emergent work and any extended leaves for EHS reps.
• Work with Corporate EHS to ensure processes are followed and initiatives are adopted.
• Above will require some regional to state travel and some overtime. This is NOT an Environmental, Health & Safety role- just Health & Safety.

Skillset Required:

• Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Excellent communication skills

Education & Certifications Required:

• Associate's Degree in a science field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience working on an employee health and safety program implementation.
• An industrial setting is preferred.
• CSP, CIH or ASP preferred.

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.