Site Safety & Environmental Specialist
il y a 18 jours
Oak Brook
Job DescriptionSalary: $75,000-$95,000 TheSite Safety & Environmental Specialistis responsible forimplementing, monitoring, and continuously improving site-level health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across active construction and operational locations. This role serves as the primary on-site HSE representative, providing hands-on support to project teams, subcontractors, and supervisors to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards. The position emphasizes hazard identification, field presence, incident prevention, and environmental stewardship to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Whatyoulldo Provide site safety oversight and hazard control • Conduct routine site safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments toidentifyunsafe conditions and behaviors., • Monitor compliance with OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926), company policies, and site-specific safety plans., • Support supervisors and crews in implementing effective hazard controls including fall protection, electrical safety, equipment operation, excavation/trenching, confined space, and hot work., • Support compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, and plans including SWPPP, spill prevention, waste management, and stormwater controls., • Perform environmental inspections, document findings, and track corrective actions to closure., • Deliver site safety orientations and environmental awareness training for employees, temporary workers, and subcontractors., • Support competency verification, training documentation, and onboarding requirements., • Reinforce a positive safety culture through coaching, observation programs, and proactive engagement with the workforce., • Lead or support investigations of safety incidents, first aid cases, and near misses., • Identifyroot causes and coordinate corrective action implementation andfollowup., • MaintainaccurateHSE records, inspection reports, permits, and training documentation., • Support regulatory inspections and internal audits. Associates degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related fieldrequired;Bachelorsdegree preferred Minimum of35 years of experience in construction safety, site safety, or environmental compliance Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable environmental regulations Strong understanding of construction safety and environmental compliance requirements Ability to recognize hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical controls Effective communication and coaching skills for field-based environments Working knowledge of incident investigation and corrective action tracking Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and digital inspection/reporting tools Ability to work independently with strong organizational and documentation skills Knowledge of EHS Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 preferred) Certifications(Preferred) • OSHA 30Hour Constructionrequired, • Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or equivalent (preferred), • First Aid / CPR / AED (required or ability to obtain), • Environmental compliance or stormwater certification (preferred) Physical & Environmental Requirements The Safety & Environmental Engineer must be able to safely perform work in industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments. This includes standing and walking for extended periods while conducting site inspections across warehouses, production areas, outdoor environments, and active construction sites. The role requires climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, entering confined spaces, and navigating uneven terrain such as scaffolding access points, compacted soil, and active work areas with moving equipment or materials. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 2540 pounds occasionally, including safety equipment, monitoring devices, and documentation materials. Visual and auditory acuity are required to identify hazards, observe equipment, review technical documentation, and communicate in high-noise environments. The role requires wearing appropriate PPE including hard hats, respirators, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, fall protection, and hearing protection. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, heat, cold, dust, fumes, and chemicals may occur. The position may also require rapid response during emergency situations or incident investigations across multiple project locations. Continental Energy Solutions (CES) offers end-to-end commercial renewable energy solutions. We design, engineer, procure, install, commission, monitor, and maintain solar arrays, solar plus battery storage, and full microgrid solutions. Our experienced team, including NABCEP Certified Professionals, plus our extensive project portfolio of both rooftop and ground mount systems for big-box retail, warehouse, and campus solutions have put CES at the top of our industry in the Midwest. Working for Continental Energy Solutions provides: • Assistance, tools, and resources for success, • A collaborative, engaging and respectful workplace, • Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development, • A values-based working environment: E: Everyone United N: Nurture Communication E: Enforce Accountability R: Relationships Matter G: Growth and Development Y: You Make the Difference Continental Energy Solutions offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidates relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a rich benefits program that includes medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA; dental and vision; 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals; profit sharing; retirement benefit; company-provided life and disability insurance; liberal paid time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program and company subsidized wellness . Continental Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest or conviction record, source of income or credit history.