New York, NY, USA
121 days ago
Health and Safety Specialist
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Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Health and Safety Specialist for our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The current job assignment is located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in southeastern Ohio.  This is a long term field assignment starting in early 2024 with an expected duration of 3 to 4 years.

Your Impact Serve as the primary WSP point of contact for health and safety related communications between Client, WSP, remedial contractor, and subcontractors. Review contractor job hazard analyses and conduct field hazard and risk review in coordination with the contractor site safety officer and field supervisor if an unexpected hazard is identified.    Review of all contractors submitted health and safety plans prior to construction, ensuring plans adequately cover Client/Project requirements and then monitor activity for adherence to approved plans. Obtain and verify contractor health and safety training records and equipment inspections records meet project and regulatory requirements. Review requests for transport of heavy and large loads to and from Site on public roadways. Attend daily health and safety meetings to encourage and enforce compliance to Client/Project requirements and monitor compliance activities on projects. Facilitate safety meetings with both internal and external personnel, training of standard operating procedures and miscellaneous initiatives as requested.   Respond to and report on-site safety incidents and emergencies, and coordinate investigations. Continuous monitoring of all project health and safety related activities to ensure alignment with and adherence to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management systems and plans.  Oversee required air monitoring and personal dosimetry for field activities. Ensure field activities comply to all project and regulatory health and safety requirements.   Identify process improvement opportunities for health and safety. Maintain health and safety documentation in a central location. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Understands, trains, and enforces “Stop Work” principle. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam. This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.  Relocation assistance is available for this position. Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's Degree 5-7 years' experience in project safety, health, environment and/or quality is required. Specific experience working in field with various construction disciplines.  Experience with safety on location at construction sites. Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience. Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Must be able to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER and 1st aid/CPR training within the first 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years onsite construction safety experience with a diverse project background. Completed an OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Construction Course.

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Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: 100% Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: PITTSBURGH - STANWIX ST All locations: US-PA-Pittsburgh About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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