What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based) position at Environmental Resources Management and Careers?
ERM is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support day-to-day construction field verification activities in Abilene, Texas. The Specialist will spend most of their time in the field observing work, verifying that contractor activities align with project safety requirements, identifying hazards, and strengthening safe work practices across all trade partners. Experience in data center construction is a plus, but not required. A strong working knowledge of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and electrical safety is essential. This is a full-time (40 hours a week), limited-term role for approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension, averaging 45 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Construction Field Oversight & Daily Verifications
- Conduct daily field walks to verify contractor adherence to project and regulatory safety requirements.
- Observe high-risk activities (LOTO, energized work, working at heights, heavy lifts, confined space, equipment operations) and identify hazards in real time.
- Provide direct coaching, guidance, and actionable feedback to support safe work practices.
- Review JHAs, permits, and activity briefings for completeness and alignment with the planned scope of work.
- Support contractor orientations, onboarding, and field-level safety interactions.
EHS Program Application
- Identify and assess construction-related H&S risks and field conditions.
- Evaluate current practices against regulatory requirements and client standards.
- Apply client EHS programs, procedures, and expectations during daily field engagement.
- Verify alignment with applicable local, state, and federal H&S regulations.
Training, Engagement & Communication
- Support or deliver H&S training based on job-site hazards and regulatory needs.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, coordination meetings, and trade-partner engagements.
- Share lessons learned and contribute to Significant Event (SE) or Significant Potential Event (SPE) communication.
Incident Prevention, Reporting & Response
- Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviors immediately.
- Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions.
- Collaborate with contractors to address and resolve identified issues.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed documentation of interactions, inspections, coaching, and field observations.
- Track corrective actions and follow up through closure.
- Support client and internal reporting requirements, including daily/weekly summaries as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, construction management, engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
- 3–5 years of H&S experience in construction or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of LOTO, electrical safety, and high-risk construction activities.
- OSHA, BCSP, or related certifications (OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP) preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and engage contractors in the field.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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