Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Summary

Arcadis, APM Group Inc., has an opening for an EHS Specialist to join our team in Boise, ID . In this role you will assist in the development and continuous improvement of the Arcadis safety culture through direct on-site support, developing and conducting EHS training programs, and providing safety coaching and mentoring to the department.

Proven success working for a GC or EPCM consultancy company in a similar role, supporting projects related to cleanrooms, laboratories, semiconductor fab, data center, solar manufacturing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable. Other experience may be considered.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction EHS specialist work on a project site, ideally supporting semiconductor, life science, or related industrial high-tech projects.Candidates must live within commutable distance to the project site.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical resource for construction management group on assigned project site(s).
• Provide on-site safety support for construction management projects.
• Review safety inspections and safety observations generated by field personnel and provide coaching to ensure continuous improvement.
• Conduct EH&S training, including but not limited to orientations, topics relevant to ongoing work, and post-incident follow-up.
• Conduct visits for on-site safety compliance and provide appropriate and timely feedback.
• Participate in subcontractor kick-off meetings.
• Participate in constructability review meetings with subcontractors.
• With support, review all job hazard analysis (JHA).
• Participate in Construction Incident Analysis Meetings.
• Review and validate corrective action plan action items on site.
• Daily duties include but are not limited to participating in the safety leadership team, safety coordination meetings, mass safety meetings, daily pre-task plans, daily field compliance audits.
• Share all safety metrics, including leading indicators and lagging indicators, as needed per policy and team requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years’ construction safety experience, associate’s degree in a safety-related field; combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Semiconductor or Data Center construction experience preferred.
• Technical expertise in current federal, state, and local safety regulations as well as industry consensus standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communications skills.
• CHST or OSHA 500 preferred.
• Organized and efficient in time and task management.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and other software platforms in use.
• Local candidates required. Ability to provide valid work authorization for US employment required.

Working Conditions

• This position will work primarily on a construction site with some time in an office. Environmental conditions may vary and could include, but not be limited to, hot and cold temperatures, severe/inclement weather, and other factors.
• Noise levels will be high at times depending upon work location.
• Must wear required PPE as required by Arcadis or host employer(s).
• Due to cleanroom protocols, successful candidates may need to wear cleanroom coveralls and follow client hygiene protocols.
• Frequent walking, occasional lifting of object in excess of 20lbs, frequent standing required.

The Company

Arcadis is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. Arcadis is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

Arcadis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Arcadis does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.