Senior ESH Representative - Night Shift

Requisition ID: 296797 | Location: Clay, NY | Full‑Time, Office/Project | Telework: National – Family | Relocation Authorized: National | Salary Range: $105,000 – $160,200 annually (final salary based on education, experience, and qualifications).

Project Overview

Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management firm with a tradition of technical excellence supporting multiple industries and mega‑projects of significant complexity. The company has completed more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries, creating jobs, growing economies, improving infrastructure resiliency, and increasing access to energy, resources, and vital services. Bechtel’s EHS teams—environmental scientists, safety specialists, and industrial hygiene scientists—provide technical guidance, planning, risk assessment, inspections, training, and data management.

Job Summary

The ESH Representative supports implementation of the safety component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (EHS) program during night‑shift hours. The role involves administrative and field tasks in accordance with industry practices, procedures, regulatory requirements, and Bechtel standards. The position reports to the night‑shift EHS Lead or the Project EHS Manager.

Major Responsibilities

• Execute assignments involving significant safety and health issues and risks, applying scientific techniques and plans to reduce adverse impacts.
• Integrate safety and health requirements into proposals, planning documents, design, construction, commissioning, startup, operations, schedules, procurement, and subcontract documents.
• Provide input on bid decisions, proposal development, and estimates (scope, constraints, schedules, budgets) to ensure safety and health compliance.
• Interpret requirements and offer technical assistance to EHS teams and other project groups on risk and hazard assessment, plan preparation, and EHS program execution.
• Research regulatory issues, perform studies and risk assessments, and prepare documentation and reports.
• Conduct safety studies, risk assessments, and other safety and health reviews.
• Draft and help implement the project Safety and Health Management Plan, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
• Assist in establishing emergency preparedness and perform incident investigations.
• Identify stakeholders and help resolve their concerns.
• Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise on safety and health requirements.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring to evaluate EHS performance, identify corrective actions, and confirm compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and Bechtel requirements.
• Develop safety and health communications (publications, flyers, posters, signs, banners, etc.).
• Analyze data, track EHS performance and trends, and prepare technical reports.
• Support other EHS team members and tasks across all three EHS disciplines.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master of Science (or equivalent) in occupational safety, health, or a science‑related discipline + 6+ years relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in the same disciplines + 8+ years relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in the same disciplines + 10+ years relevant experience.
• Or 12+ years of relevant safety or health experience without a formal degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Adaptability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to support multiple work shifts and a wide range of tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 Management System standards.
• Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to an applicable safety or health discipline.
• Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities.

Total Rewards / Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Well‑designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.