Job Description

At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview :

APTIM is seeking a qualified Site Safety and Health Specialist (SSHS) with DOD (Department of Defense), DOE (Department of Energy) or NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) experience.

The candidate will be responsible for implementing, and administering health, safety & environmental protection programs affecting occupational health, employee and public safety, incident investigation and loss control, responsible environmental practices and equipment & property protection.

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

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• SSHS will assist Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with management of HSE program and safety assessment documents that will support all work activities performed on complex D&D / remediation and radiological projects.
• Conduct hazard analyses and initiate controls to support operations.
• Be a resource to SSHO and Project regarding Health, Safety & Environmental compliance with applicable federal, state, local, client, and APTIM rules and regulations.
• Assist with management of industrial hygiene, industrial safety, and environmental compliance activities at work location.
• Communicate program Health and Safety performance to project leadership.
• Assist with H&S site investigations.
• Perform Health and Safety assessments and ensure completion of daily site inspections.
• Perform duties in accordance with company health and safety program procedures and the site-specific health and safety plans.
• Reports and documents incidents and issues related to site safety.
• Coordinates daily site wide tasks with Project Supervisors addressing safety concerns and resolutions.
• Supervises site monitoring activities.
• Ensures all training for site is accomplished and current.
• Assists with client safety meetings.
• Preparing and presenting daily safety meetings.
• Travel and work outdoors as required.

Basic Qualifications :

• Able to demonstrate the ability to work with client and organizational leadership to set priorities, solidify relationships, while possessing the ability to ensure company and client compliance with APTIM Health, Safety & Environmental procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, and other job-specified procedures or standards
• Knowledge of State, Federal (EM-385), and industry standards, directives, and regulations.
• Experience working in and around low-level radiological areas preferred.
• Proven ability to perform tasks independently and develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Able to independently organize own work to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing assigned duties.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including interpersonal and leadership abilities and moderate to advanced computer and presentation skills.
• Minimum of a in Safety, or a comparable scientific discipline; should include coursework in HSE Management, HSE Regulatory Requirements, Workers' Compensation, etc.
• 5 years of HSE experience, including experience in working with U. S. Government clients and their associated HSE requirements (EM-385)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical requirements :

Standing (50-100%); Walking; Lifting 20-50lbs; Carrying 20-50lbs; Pushing; Pulling; Climbing; Balancing; Bending; Stooping;

Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Reaching; Handling; Feeling; Hearing (listening) and Observing (vision).

• Onsite hazards including but not limited to moving industrial equipment, hazardous energies (LOTO), confined spaces, climbing ladders, contaminants of concern, working at heights, working on uneven or unimproved surfaces, and areas of high noise levels.
• Able to be medically qualified (HAZWOPER physical), including respiratory clearance, by evaluating the ability to wear a respirator.

Who we are and what we do :

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions.

Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers.

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Last updated : 2024-05-02