Senior EHS Specialist – Construction Capital Projects

Manati - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

Senior-level EHS professional responsible for leading safety and environmental compliance activities during construction and capital project execution within an industrial or manufacturing environment. This role requires strong field presence contractor oversight regulatory expertise (OSHA 29 CFR 1926 & 1910) and the ability to manage multiple high-risk activities simultaneously in active construction areas.

Key Responsibilities

Category	Responsibilities
Construction Safety Oversight	Conduct daily EHS field inspections in active construction areas. Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry). Evaluate and approve Job Hazard Analysis (JHA/JSA). Generate and approve high-risk permits (Excavation Confined Space Hot Work LOTO Work at Heights). Maintain project safety barriers and restricted areas.
Contractor Management	Provide initial Contractor EHS Safety Orientation. Coordinate required daily permits with contractors and project management. Serve as principal liaison between Project Team Contractors and Site EHS. Participate in daily safety coordination meetings.
Environmental Compliance	Implement and maintain environmental control requirements. Review and approve Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Monitor housekeeping waste management and spill prevention practices.
Incident Management	Respond to field incidents and emergencies. Conduct root cause investigations. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Report safety metrics and findings to project leadership.
Documentation & Administrative Control	Maintain visitor logs and permit tracking systems. Submit required safety documentation for management approval. Maintain compliance records for audits and inspections.
Multi-Trade Coordination	Oversee multiple trades simultaneously during project execution. Participate in project walkthroughs and construction safety inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirement	Details
Education	Bachelors degree in engineering Environmental Science Occupational Safety or related field (preferred) or
Experience	Minimum 57 years of EHS experience in construction industrial or manufacturing environments.
Certifications	OSHA 30-Hour Certification (Required).
Regulatory Knowledge	Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards.
Technical Competencies	Experience with JHA/JSA high-risk permits confined space excavation & trenching fall protection LOTO and hot work permits.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environments.
Experience supporting capital projects or brownfield construction.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience managing multiple contractors simultaneously.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Condition	Details
Field Presence	Daily presence in active construction (dirty) areas is required.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods (hard hat safety boots high-visibility vest respiratory protection if required).
Physical Demands	Ability to walk long distances climb stairs/ladders and remain standing for extended periods.

Work Schedule & Availability Requirements

Availability Requirements
Must be available to respond to emergencies or critical incidents outside of regular working hours. Willingness to work extended hours based on project needs. Availability outside standard business hours including evenings and weekends. Ability to support shutdowns audits incident investigations and critical construction phases as required.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position SummarySenior-level EHS professional responsible for leading safety and environmental compliance activities during construction and capital project execution within an industrial or manufacturing environment. This role requires strong field presence contractor oversight regulatory expertise...