Water/ Wastewater Area Health & Safety Specialist - ...

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, youu2019ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.We are seeking a highly motivated Water/ Wastewater Area Health & Safety Specialist to be a part of our team supporting the Midwest Region. This position will assist in the development, implementation, and administration of safety, health, occupational health, fire protection and prevention, and equipment and property protection.Our Area Safety Specialists:u2022 Perform assessments of Health & Safety performance of projects within their areas of responsibility and generate of report including recommendations to the project in areas requiring improvement.u2022 Review and assist with training of operations personnel.u2022 Coordinate and providing training.u2022 Ensure an overall improving trend for key safety metrics in their area of responsibility TRR, DART, RTW program implementation, etc.u2022 Communicate gaps in project Health & Safety programs if they are not corrected in a timely manner.u2022 Have specific knowledge of specialty areas (OSHA 1910 &1926, fire safety, etc.) and perform onsite audits to ensure regulatory compliance.u2022 Are responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of Health & Safety disciplines to achieve compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.u2022 Work under very general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Responsible for implementation of field and office HS&E program and occupational safety and health regulation in regional operations.u2022 Monitor and prevent chemical, physical and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the work place.u2022 Support the behavior based safety program by reviewing and developing Activity Hazard Analysis and Pre-Task Plansu2022 May act as a lead person or technical expert and provide direction to less experienced personnel.u2022 Conduct regular walk through inspections and investigations in accordance with legal requirements.u2022 Work closely with site management on any procedural roll outs and site compliance.u2022 Identify and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made.u2022 Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents; compile data, photographs, etc. and prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents; issue various entry permits (i.e. to confine spaces) as required; conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, noise test to ensure safe working conditions; may assist in conducting employee/craft and insurance inspectors on walk through tours; may accompany federal, state and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.u2022 Perform additional assignments per supervisoru2019s direction.u2022 Perform oversight of contractors to ensure compliance with site and regulatory H&S requirements.This is considered a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to project sites.Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and weu2019ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the worldu2019s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.#omfs #bia #challengeaccepted #ourjacobs (The candidate hired must meet all the requirements. Please review carefully)u2022 BS degree plus an additional 7 years full time experience in a Health & Safety positionu2022 Previous experience in a construction and general industry environmentu2022 Experience with managing and conducting safety training presentationsu2022 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Pointu2022 Ability to travel up to 50% a yearu2022 Possess a valid driveru2019s license with no major infractionsIdeally, You'll Also Have:u2022 Degree in Occupational Safetyu2022 Desire to obtain a CSPu2022 Demonstrated interpersonal and personnel management skillsu2022 Experience in regulatory complianceWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements:The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as, outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2025-12-05