EHS Compliance Specialist with F.D. Thomas, Inc.

Company Overview

F.D. Thomas, Inc. (FDT) is one of the largest coating and specialty contractors in the United States with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, and the East Coast.

At F.D. Thomas, we play a critical role in supporting essential operations on the Oakland Bay Bridge, and we're seeking a safety‑driven professional who can lead, influence, and enhance our environmental, health, and safety culture in a complex, high‑risk environment.

By hiring Great People, we can provide Great Work to our highly valued customers, as we continue to grow an Extraordinary Company!

Job Summary:

As our nightshift Site EHS Specialist, you'll be responsible for conducting daily EHS observations of field crews during their assigned work activities. Provides direct support to the Project PM, Project Leaders, Regional EHS Manager, and Corporate EHS Director to ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and job-site conditions meet safety, health, and compliance standards. This role requires maintaining a strong field presence, with at least 80% of the workday spent onsite engaging with crews and monitoring safe work practices.

FD Thomas believes our most valuable resource is our family of skilled, loyal, and professional employees. Our formula for success is easy, we believe Great People Great Work = an Extraordinary Company. We not only look for people who possess the great skill sets and experience in the industry, but people with "can do" attitudes and train them to work to FDT standards. Our company passion and purpose are to leave things better than we found them.

Field Presence & Work Environment

• Perform daily EHS observations of field crews and personnel.
• Maintain strong onsite visibility; able to work away from home on assigned jobsites.
• Attend early morning EHS and JSA meetings (7:00 AM or earlier).
• Work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed to support evolving EHS requirements.
• Multi-task effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Apply diplomacy, professionalism, and stress management when carrying out job duties.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance & Technical Expertise

• Research, interpret, and apply OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct EHS assessments of work activities and evaluate site hazards.
• Develop and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Site Safety Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Task-Specific Lift Plans, and Fall Protection Plans.
• Evaluate the adequacy of PPE and safety systems.
• Support management with EHS compliance concerns.
• Perform industrial hygiene sampling; demonstrate practical understanding of equipment and technical IH principles.
• Conduct Hazardous Waste Characterization, including CAM 17 and RCRA 8.
• Learn or perform testing and certification for Grade‑D breathing air.
  
  

Requirements and Education:

In addition to your passion and purpose, to be successful in this Site EHS Specialist role, you will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field of study preferred.
• High school diploma.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations for the construction industry.
• Competent knowledge and application of the safety principles and practices listed above.
• Must have a broad working knowledge in the theory and practice of IH including methods, procedures, and techniques used in collecting samples and testing for health hazards common in the industrial painting business.
• Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have excellent writing abilities in the preparation and delivery of safety plans, reports, training materials, investigations, and other written correspondence.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of people from entry level laborers to Project Leaders, Division Managers, Corporate Office/Jobsite Staff, and Public Officials.
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Windows, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
  
  

Requirements and Education:

• OSHA 500 Certification
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations for the construction industry.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Safety Professionals.
• Competent knowledge and application of the safety principles and practices listed above.
• Must have a broad working knowledge in the theory and practice of IH including methods, procedures, and techniques used in collecting samples and testing for health hazards common in the industrial painting business.
• Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have excellent writing abilities in the preparation and delivery of safety plans, reports, training materials, investigations, and other written correspondence.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of people from entry level laborers to Project Leaders, Division Managers, corporate office staff, and public officials.
• No less than seven (10) years' experience in Safety or IH management.
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Windows, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
  
  

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• BCSP Certification or able to obtain (ASP, CSP, and/or CHST)
• IH Sampling
• OSHA 500 Certification
• Hazardous Waste characterization
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• No less than three (5) years' experience in Construction Safety or IH management.
• 5 years of dedicated EHS experience in construction safety
  
  

EEO Statement:

F.D. Thomas, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.