EHS Specialist I

Position Summary

The EHS Specialist I is an early-career safety professional who supports the implementation and administration of Forgen’s EHS Program across assigned projects. With a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience, this role provides day-to-day field support, conducts routine inspections and audits, assists in developing project Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), facilitates basic trainings, and supports incident investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace and model Forgen’s Core Values and contribute to an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Support the implementation of Forgen’s EHS Program on assigned projects.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and basic exposure monitoring.
• Affiliate in developing, reviewing, and implementing project HASPs and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Support new hire orientations, project-specific safety training, and toolbox talks.
• Promote safety awareness daily through field presence, coaching, and positive engagement with crews.
• Affiliate in incident and near-miss investigations, including documentation and corrective action follow-up.
• Ensure safety observations, inspections, training records, and incident data are accurately entered into EHS Insights.
• Participate in compliance audits, client visits, and project coordination meetings.
• Perform inspections of fire extinguishers, ladders, harnesses, and other safety-related equipment.
• Conduct weekly walkthroughs and communicate safety concerns to project leadership.
• Track expirations for certifications, medical screenings, and training, and coordinate renewals.
• Affiliate with identification, ordering, and distribution of PPE and maintain adequate stock.
• Affiliate in air sampling, equipment calibration, basic industrial hygiene tasks, and permit reviews.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant safety experience in civil, environmental, industrial, or heavy construction environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 30-Hour OSHA Construction First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain).
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER (or ability to obtain).
• Certified Competent Person trainings.
• EM385-1-1 familiarity.
• BCSP progress (e.g., STS, CHST, or equivalent).