EHS Specialist II

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Forgen’s Core Values and drive an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture across assigned projects.
• Provide advanced EHS leadership and support to high-risk or high-visibility projects.
• Lead site safety inspections, field audits, and complex hazard assessments; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop, review, and refine project HASPs and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Lead or assist complex incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Serve as a key liaison between Forgen, subcontractors, clients, regulators, and third-party auditors.
• Mentor and support EHS Specialists I, EHS Technicians, and site personnel.
• Conduct specialized safety training, deliver project-specific onboarding, and reinforce competency requirements.
• Manage EHS Insights reporting accuracy, data quality, and performance metrics.
• Conduct advanced air monitoring, sampling, equipment calibration, and industrial hygiene tasks.
• Lead weekly project walkthroughs with project leadership and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Oversee maintenance of certifications, medical screenings, and training tracking for assigned personnel.
• Manage PPE needs, procurement, and inventory at the project level.
• Participate in compliance assurance audits, corporate assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support development of safety policies, training materials, and best practices.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of progressive safety experience in heavy civil, environmental, industrial, mining, oil & gas, or comparable high-risk environments.
• Proven ability to lead field teams and influence safety culture.
• Strong communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500 or 510
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction
• Certified Competent Person training (excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, confined space)
• EM385-1-1 coursework
• BCSP certification strongly preferred (e.g., CHST, CSP)
• MSHA training

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights.
• Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather.
• Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required.
• Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, bonuses, paid time off, and more.
• Flexible work model for most non-craft positions.
• Additional perks like education assistance, wellness programs, and employee awards.

Equal Opportunity

Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.

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