EHS Specialist II Austin, Texas, United States

ICON is looking to add a Safety expert to its growing EHS team that will be the boots-on-the-ground presence across ICON's residential, commercial, and defense construction sites and general industry operations — owning inspections, independent incident investigations, contractor compliance, and field training delivery. Success looks like: all active construction and general industry sites receiving consistent audit coverage within 60 days; incident investigations owned end-to-end with corrective actions tracked to closure; field training delivered consistently to crews and subcontractors; and a visible, trusted EHS presence that reinforces ICON's safety culture every day. RESPONSIBILITIES Field Inspections & Audits Conduct regular safety inspections and audits across all ICON operational environments — residential, commercial, and general industry including manufacturing, material science, and lab operations — documenting findings and driving corrective actions to closure. Provide direct field support to contractors during high-hazard activities including fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and rigging & lifting. Review and approve Job Safety Assessments and pre-task plans to ensure tasks, hazards, and mitigations align with the work being performed. Champion ICON's safety culture on job sites — reinforcing safe behaviors, recognizing positive performance, and addressing unsafe conditions immediately. Manage the PPE program including inventory, distribution, inspection, and compliance tracking for field personnel and contractors. Lead independent incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations — determining root causes, documenting findings, and driving corrective and preventive measures to closure. Maintain accurate incident investigation records and support OSHA log preparation and regulatory recordkeeping. Report investigation findings and corrective action status to the Senior EHS Manager. Training Delivery & Implementation Deliver EHS training to field crews, subcontractors, and site personnel on required topics including hazard recognition, PPE use, fall protection, emergency procedures, and high-hazard activities. Execute training schedules developed by the Senior EHS Manager, ensuring field personnel and subcontractors meet all regulatory training requirements. Track and report field training completion to the Senior EHS Manager. Contractor Compliance Manage contractor EHS compliance — ensuring subcontractors meet ICON's safety requirements prior to and during site operations. Serve as the primary field EHS resource for contractors during high-hazard activities. Program Support Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to EHS initiatives that advance ICON's zero-incident goals. Assist the Senior EHS Manager with written safety program review, updates, and gap analyses. Travel to ICON construction and operations sites as required to support field operations and audits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline. 3–5 years of EHS experience in construction, manufacturing, or a related industrial field. Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and general industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Demonstrated experience independently leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions to closure. Experience conducting field safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across construction and general industry environments. Familiarity with high-hazard construction activities including fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and rigging & lifting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills — ability to engage effectively with field personnel, contractors, and leadership. Ability to travel up to 25% to ICON construction and operations sites. PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification. EM 385-1-1 familiarity or experience supporting government or defense construction projects. Experience with safety management systems, digital inspection tools, or EHS software platforms. Comfort operating in a fast-paced, technology-forward environment with novel construction equipment and processes. Experience delivering EHS training to diverse field workforces. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. 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