Job Description
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Field Specialist
(Traveling Role – 80%+ Travel Required)
Job Description:
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Field Specialist will support safe and compliant operations across electrical construction job sites where both company employees and subcontractors are performing work. Reporting to the Director of Apprenticeship and Safety, this role combines auditing, inspection, and hands-on coaching to strengthen safety culture and ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
This position requires extensive travel (80%+), frequent outdoor work in varied conditions, and direct interaction with project teams to implement best practices in safety and environmental health. The role also requires proficiency with software platforms to capture observations, prepare reports, and track corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct on-site safety audits and inspections across active electrical construction projects.
- Monitor and verify compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and other applicable safety standards.
- Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions to site leadership.
- Partner with project managers, supervisors, and subcontractors to implement EHS best practices.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to employees and apprentices on safe work habits.
- Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up corrective actions.
- Prepare clear, detailed reports using company software systems to document audits, trends, and recommendations.
- Capture and track safety observations digitally to support continuous improvement.
- Contribute to ongoing training efforts and enhancements of safety programs.
Qualifications:
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation, or degree/certification in Environmental Health & Safety (preferred).
- 1–3 years of EHS experience in construction, electrical, or industrial settings (preferred).
- Strong understanding of OSHA, NFPA, and related safety standards.
- Proficiency in software tools for reporting, auditing, and documentation (e.g., Microsoft Office, Procore, Smartsheet, or similar platforms).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and coach diverse teams.
- Ability to work independently while traveling extensively (80%+).
- Comfortable working outdoors in varied climates and job site environments.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company travel requirements.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders or structures during site visits.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and active construction environments.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Job Tags
Full time, For subcontractor, Work at office,