Site Safety and Health Specialist - Military Veterans

The Site Safety and Health Specialist:

• Integrates with project team at the job site to develop, monitor and oversee task level site HSE requirements during the execution of field work. Initially, work will include basic infrastructure development (electrical, water, sewer, buildings and facilities) and then will include site remediation, and finally demobilization.
• Conduct worker exposure monitoring, document measurements and provide summary reports as required for site programs.
• Interface, integrate and align with the SLDA Project Team including the Site Manager, Project Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer, and Health and Safety Manager.
• Provide HSE advice and risk management to the site operations team.
• Responsible for timely HSE incident reporting and investigation.
• Provides worker EHS training for a variety of site-specific topics.
• Serve as a visible and credible ambassador for developing a positive safety culture.
• To be an exemplary HSE professional demonstrating commitment to continued self-improvement, and professional development.

• At least 5 years of applied HSE experience in the following areas: construction, environmental remediation, operations and maintenance, hazardous waste management.
• Able to function with a high level of autonomy based on being provided goals, objectives, and basic guidance.
• Physically able to wear respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing while performing duties, which may include physically challenging terrain and environmental conditions.
• Professional level HSE certifications preferred (CSP, CIH).
• USA citizenship is required, ability to pass security screening.
• Able to influence and guide those over whom you do not have direct control
• Demonstrates a passion and commitment to the HSE profession
• Integrate as a key project team member
• Exhibits a high level of attention to detail.
• Facilitates engagement - creating an HSE culture where people are motivated to their best to help organization achieve its HSE goals.
• Proven expertise in driving collaboration and behavioral programs and demonstrating improved safety performance on project sites.
• Experience supporting incident investigation.
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite & other related software applications required.
• Must demonstrate a stable job history and have been in your current organization for at least one year or more
• Very competent communicator both written, verbal and in presentations
• Valid driver's license
• Personal Traits
• Honest, open, and ethical
• Collaborative and inclusive
• Caring, respectful and fair
• Humble and self-aware
• Resilient and adaptable
• Accountable and reliable
• Takes initiative
• Candidates must already reside near the Pittsburgh, PA area and be comfortable with their commute to the worksite.

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of equipment, supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 150 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

At Amentum, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Amentum.