Safety Specialist - AECOM

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** AECOM is currently pursuing an experienced **SafetySpecialist** to support various projects located within the New York, NY area. Safety Specialist will support its Construction Management Teams working in the NYC Metropolitan area on public transit and commuter rail systems. + Responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements + Maintains current knowledge of specific government agency requirements + Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty + Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions + Develops, implements and maintains safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases in the work area + Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace + Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards + Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs + Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice + May act as a lead role for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel.May administer an ES&H program on a small or medium-sized project **Qualifications** Minimum Requirements: + Bachelors degree plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Due to the projects associated with this position a US Citizenship is required + Transit and Transportation Experience Preferred Qualifications: + 5 plus years of MTA NYC transit experience + Proficiant with Corporate safety rules and programs + Experience with reviewing safe-work plans + Experienced in conducting tool-box meetings **Additional Information** Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position Relocation is not available for this position Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $90,412.00 - $167,262.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10120409 **Business Line:** Transportation **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Safety, Health & Environment **Work Location Model:** On-Site **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc