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  Req#: 1368
  Job Title: Corporate Health and Safety Specialist
  Location: Remote with travel to project sites
  
  Description/Job Summary
  
  POSITION DESCRIPTION
  
  HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL) has a position open for a corporate-based Health and Safety Specialist to support HGL's ongoing projects across the United States.
  
  As a Corporate Health & Safety Specialist, you will work with our high-performing HGL Team and support overall project safety performance through a combination of planning, auditing, and coordination with project teams. This role includes periodic site visits, audits, and evaluations, with field presence aligned to key project activities rather than continuous onsite support.
  
  HGL is flexible regarding the actual physical location of a candidate within the U.S. Projects may include in-situ thermal treatment, remediation, demolition, waste cleanup, landfill cap construction, contaminated sediment removals, and groundwater treatment (both in-situ and pump-n-treat) and stabilization projects.
  
  This position will report to the Corporate Health and Safety Director and provide Site Health and Safety support across multiple project sites nationwide.
  
  Responsibilities/Duties
  
  WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  
  
  • Developing and reviewing project planning documents pertaining to health and safety (APPs, AHAs, HASPs, etc.) to ensure safe project execution by the field team.
  • Serving as the primary health and safety compliance point of contact with field teams consisting of HGL staff, subcontractors, and client personnel.
  • Providing guidance and support to field teams, including participation in safety meetings, readiness reviews and briefings as needed.
  • Generating and maintaining accurate and detailed health and safety documentation for required audits.
  • Communicating with HGL's construction and health and safety management teams to ensure compliance with project-specific and corporate procedures.
  • Reviewing on-site health and safety documentation, including personnel certifications, sign-in/orientation sheets, required OSHA signage, planning documents, and safety data sheets.
  • Leading internal and client-facing meetings pertaining to planned and completed health and safety activities.
  • Conducting periodic site visits, audits, and inspections to evaluate safety performance and ensure compliance with project and corporate requirements.
  
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
  
  The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time to project sites for audits, evaluations, and key project activities (travel frequency will vary based on project needs and is not expected to be continuous field deployment).
  • Minimum of 8-10 years' experience serving as health and safety officer, with USACE, EPA and Environmental experience preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.
  • Able to meet class I SSHO Qualifications under USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.
  • Experience with health and safety procedures related to: air quality, hazardous waste, universal waste, investigation derived waste, wastewater, stormwater, spill prevention, decontamination, air monitoring, and health and safety inspections.
  • Experience working on environmental construction/remediation projects involving demolition, excavation, grading, and environmental sampling.
  • Working knowledge of Federal (OSHA) and state occupational and health and safety regulations.
  • Experience performing project safety audits.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organization skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced group setting with corporate, project, and technical management staff.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically in Excel and Word.
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER refresher, HAZWOPER Supervisor certifications.
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification.
  • Current CPR/First Aid training certificate.
  
  
  Desired Qualifications
  
  WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT - Preferred, not required
  
  
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
  • Excavation Competent person certification
  • Fall Protection Competent Person certification
  • Confined Space Supervisor certification
  • Rigging training certification
  • Experience working with USACE and EPA clients
  
  
  Physical & Environmental Requirements
  
  PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS
  
  
  • Ability to lift/move/relocate items up to 50 lbs
  • Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time; Prolonged standing up to 70% of the time
  • Walking long distances; Walking over uneven or mountainous terrain
  • Repetitive hand motions (typing/tool use/etc.)
  • Ability to see details at close range; Ability to see details at a distance; Ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps/graphs/warning indicators/etc.)
  • Driving a company or personal vehicle
  • Climbing ladders or stairs
  • Complex problem solving and decision making
  • Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations
  • Writing reports/proposals/or technical documentation
  • Leading a team or coordinating multiple priorities
  • Communicating effectively with clients/team members/and stakeholders
  • Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities
  
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  
  • Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat/cold/rain/snow/etc.)
  • Must be able to travel around 30% yearly, depending on project site needs
  • May work in environments with loud noises/dust/or hazardous materials
  • Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Remote work environment
  • Potential for longer days up to 12 hours in duration
  
  
  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
  
  Details
  
  Work Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.
  
  Office Type: Primarily remote work environment with periodic site visits
  
  Travel: Approximately 30% travel to project sites based on project needs
  
  A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required.
  
  All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.
  
  This specific role supports U.S. Federal government contract which require employees engaged on these contracts to be U.S. citizens.
  
  MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY
  
  At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.
  
  HGL - WHO WE ARE
  
  The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we're able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges.
  
  Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.
  
  With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.
  
  HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU
  
  It's not just a job, it's your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities.
  
  We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.
  
  EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.
  
  A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.
  
  The annual salary for this position ranges from $107,830.00 - $167,137.00. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.
  
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