EHS Specialist | Industrial Construction Safety

Job Description

Job Description

EHS Specialist | Industrial Construction & Environmental ProjectsSafety isn't paperwork. It's how the work gets done.

We're seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional who wants to be in the field, not behind a desk.

You'll support active industrial construction and environmental projects where safety, execution, and teamwork matter every day. This role partners directly with construction leadership, contractors, and project teams to help deliver complex work safely and efficiently.

If you're the type of safety professional who earns respect by being present, asking the right questions, and helping teams solve problems rather than simply pointing them out, we'd love to talk.

• Conduct field safety observations and audits
• Support contractor onboarding and compliance activities
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work planning
• Promote safe execution in active construction environments
• Support OSHA compliance initiatives
• Monitor hazardous-material and environmental work activities
• Partner with project teams to prevent incidents before they occur
• Assist with safety documentation, reporting, and field communication

• Industrial Construction Safety
• Environmental Remediation
• Groundwater Treatment
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Refinery Operations
• Petrochemical Facilities
• Utility Construction
• Heavy Industrial Projects

• OSHA 30
• OSHA 40 / HAZWOPER
• Excavation Safety
• Industrial Safety Training

• Exposure to complex industrial projects
• Direct partnership with experienced construction leaders
• Diverse project environments
• High-growth skill development
• Meaningful field responsibility from day one
• Opportunity to build highly marketable industrial safety experience

You're comfortable around contractors. You enjoy being in the field. You understand industrial risks. And you know that safety culture is built through trust, communication, and presence, not simply policies and procedures.

This is a Contract position based out of Westminster, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Westminster,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.