Intermediate Health and Safety Specialist

Why CDM Smith?:

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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description:

• Identifies and Controls hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety inspections.
• Follows up to ensure recommended corrective action is taken.
• Oversees administers health/safety and first aid activities directly related to on‐site Health and Safety, including work assignments, training, safety orientation, etc.
• Reports, investigates, and documents all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities.
• Identifies cause and develops corrective action if possible.
• Conducts work‐area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations and other safety monitoring and inspections as required.
• Reviews health and safety project documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted for project records per established procedures.
• Implement appropriate corrective action as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Accompanies health, safety, and insurance inspectors on walk‐through tours of the project.

Skills & Abilities:

• Good understanding of all federal, state, local health and safety regulations and how to properly administer them.
• Good ability to recognize hazardous situations and assist in implementing corrective measures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree. Certifications may be required depending on federal, state, local, or contract requirements. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 Safety & Health Requirements
• AED, CPR, and First Aid Instructor Certification
• Knowledge of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
   

Amount of Travel Required: No Travel is required EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $78,478.00 Pay Range Max: USD $129,459.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position