HSE Specialist

Job Overview

APTIM is seeking an HSE Specialist to join our team in Linden, New Jersey. This role develops, implements, maintains, and manages project health and safety, worker's compensation, and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of the Project Accident Prevention Plan, EM 385-1-1 and applicable client procedures.
• Conduct Site Safety Orientations and Site Required Training to all APTIM personnel with emphasis on excavation safety, confined space entry requirements and fall protection.
• Act as competent person for excavation, confined space and fall protection tasks.
• Participate in and facilitate the APTIM Target Observation program; monitor and analyze safety observation trends and implement corrective actions designed to improve results.
• Ensure day-to-day safety work processes are followed (e.g., rigging and material handling safety, client Permits, required personal gas monitoring, JSA implementation, routine safety inspections and reporting).
• Perform the daily tailgate safety meetings to ensure hazards are understood by the work crew.
• Aid in developing and reviewing Activity Hazard Analyses, Review and Submit the AHAs to the client for acceptance.
• Assist Supervisors on daily walk-downs and weekly safety supervisor inspections.
• Reviewing and communication of daily lessons learned in morning meetings and at other appropriate times in the field.
• Facilitate proper incident investigations for all accidents and injury management according to current Safety Plan and Site Safety and APTIM Expectations in coordination with other agencies as required; communicate verbally and written initial incident notification to Site Safety and APTIM Management.
• Provide injury management leadership; case management, visits to clinic as needed. Following up with employee injury progress.
• Enter all accident, incident data, near misses and great catches in the APTIM Incident Management System (AIM).
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, governmental agency, and other applicable safety, environmental standards and regulations and worker's compensation laws.
• Monitor federal, state, regional, and local safety regulations for impact on APTIM and recommend changes as needed.
• Administers the medical surveillance program.
• Administers and monitors the worker's compensation program.
• Serves as the liaison with governmental agencies.
• Congratulates and coordinates with Corporate Safety and Environmental Health to maintain compliance with APTIM plans and programs.
• Performs and/or coordinates safety related training including APTIM and Client required training.
• Works with Managers and employees to correct findings discovered during inspections.
• Aids in conducting Job Safety Analysis and Safety Observation Program and monthly project safety council meetings.

Qualifications

• 5 years professional-level experience in Health, Safety and Environmental with Federal Government or Federal Government contractor.
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training Class.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-Hr Refresher.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as moderate to advanced computer and presentation skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• First Aid/CPR/AED training.
• Large excavation and/or heavy construction experience.
• Experience working under EM-385, EM 385 is preferred but not required.
• Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or similar advanced safety certification is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

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About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development

Compensation and Benefits

A good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide