EHS Specialist

About the role

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist for our Plainville, CT location. Our goal is to employ the right individuals to be a part of our team, learning and working with experienced professionals who will help provide the formal training and mentoring needed to grow professionally and strive toward the opportunities that Loureiro can offer. You will work on a number of diverse, Health and Safety related projects and will be able to see how the Company’s core values are instilled in every project and in every employee.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of work areas, practices, equipment, vehicles, and containers to verify compliance with client and governmental EHS regulations
• Track contractor EHS performance
• Communicate inspection findings to client Project Managers and contractor contacts as needed
• Attend contractor meetings and toolbox talks
• Provide contractor training on site as needed
• Serve as liaison for Permit to Work processes, including verifying and managing field conditions:
• Sign off and close hot work permits
• Verify Permit Required Confined Space entry setup, communicate client assessments, and follow up
• Verify Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), communicate client assessments, and follow up
• Verify proper isolation of client employees from work activities (barricades, traffic routing, negative pressure)
• Verify fall protection for work performed at heights
• Periodically visit permit areas to evaluate compliance
• Correct out-of-compliance issues
• Aid in contractor vetting, audits, EHS reviews, and corrective action plans:
• Review contractor policies and manuals as directed
• Review contractor training as directed
• Track compliance with corrective action plans
• Add new contractors as directed
• Investigate incidents as directed
• Investigate client employee concerns as directed
• Track contractor hazardous substance use on site and ensure SDSs are maintained in the system
• Aid in revising and creating contractor management policies and procedures as directed:
• Contractor manual
• Contractor vetting process
• Permit to work
• Aid in planning and implementation of safety improvement projects as directed
• Aid in incident investigations, substance reviews, hazard assessments, and industrial hygiene projects as directed
• Order, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment as directed:
• Radar signs
• Temperature scanners
• Gas meters

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or related discipline
• 1-5 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety preferred
• Knowledge of hazard communication, LOTO, machine guarding, confined spaces, fall protection, and job safety analysis
• Professional certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH) preferred

Qualifications

• A self-driven and motivated professional
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong observation skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Motivated to create and perform high-quality work

Skills

• Self-motivation
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Observation skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Teamwork
• Quality work ethic

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: Through our ESOP, you gain a meaningful financial stake in the company’s success
• Diverse Expertise: Collaborate with specialists across engineering, environmental, construction, and EH&S fields
• Opportunity to Advance: We offer hands-on learning, coaching, and clear career paths
• People-First Culture: Join a respectful, team-oriented environment where your voice matters
• Exceptional Benefits: From health coverage to financial wellness, our benefits support you in and out of work

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position