Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, EHS, or related field preferred
4+ years experience in Environmental, Health and Safety role, especially in electric utilities
CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional) or equivalent certification preferred
Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and OSHA Outreach Instructor desired
Solid planning, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software programs
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train others
Responsibilities
Assist Project Teams in creating project-specific Environmental, Health and Safety Plans during pre-job planning
Promote a positive safety culture and behavioral accountability with field supervision
Develop project-specific EHS plans in line with OSHA regulations and client requirements
Facilitate EHS Orientations for new employees and ensure effective onboarding
Conduct field safety audits and job site inspections focusing on high-risk electrical work
Manage investigations of unsafe acts and incidents, developing corrective actions
Facilitate regular EHS training sessions to maintain compliance and safety awareness
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
HSA Account with Company Contribution
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) COORDINATOR II
Summary:
As an EHS Coordinator II you will partner directly with crews, project leadership, and clients to ensure the highest safety standards on energized and non-energized utility projects. The preferred candidate will have strong electrical transmission and distribution safety experience, live in Central or Eastern Pennsylvania and bring hands-on field credibility, ideally supported by a CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional) or equivalent utility safety certification. The salary range is $75,000.00 - $100,000.00.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation Package
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
HSA Account with Company Contribution
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
Company Paid:
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities:
Participates in the pre-job planning process, assisting Project Teams and EHS Managers in the development of project specific Environmental, Health and Safety Plans to ensure a safe work environment
Partner with field supervision to promote positive safety culture and behavioral accountability rather than checkbox compliance
Support Project Teams and EHS Management in developing project-specific EHS plans aligned with OSHA 1910/1926 Subpart V, client requirements, and industry best practices
Facilitate HR and Environmental, Health and Safety Orientations for regional office, field personnel and union employees to ensure positive onboarding experience and quick acclimation to the company is achieved
Conduct field safety audits, observations, and job site inspections focused on high-risk electrical utility work
Manage investigations where unsafe acts or incidents occur to ensure proper handling techniques and corrective actions developed to minimize ongoing risk
Facilitates regular Environmental, Health and Safety training sessions for all area employees to ensure compliance and a safe work environment for all
Manages the distribution of EHS equipment, information, etc. to the regional teams to protect the Environmental, Health and Safety of all employees
Initiates and reviews training documents, EHS forms and other records to validate accuracy and to ensure timeliness of distribution/filing
Performs regulatory research based on the project, equipment, chemicals, or other situations to ensure that appropriate Environmental, Health and Safety precautions are in place to minimize risk
Evaluates environmental hazards on the job to ensure they are handled and disposed of properly
Performs regional DOT testing timely and at the appropriate intervals (new hires, random, post-incident, suspicion) to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety regulations
Presents status updates at client meetings on EHS initiatives and compliance to ensure leaders have the most current information regarding Environmental, Health and Safety protocols at project sites
Education, Skills, Experience Needed:
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, EHS or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience: 4 + years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role within the civil construction, electric utility or similar field
Certification: Current First Aid, CPR, AED and OSHA Outreach Instructor preferred, will train otherwise
Certification: Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) or equivalent utility safety credential preferred
Functional Skills: Solid planning, analyzing, organization, prioritization, and execution skills required; solid forward-thinking, problem-solving, follow-up, and time management skills; ability to follow through on open items
Technology Skills: Solid skills related to Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs.
Language Skills: Solid verbal and written communication skills; able to present and train others
Leadership/Behaviors: Strong customer-focus and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations; able to work with all levels both inside and outside the organization. Requires a strong work ethic and a high value system focused on quality, safety and accuracy; able to work independently; solid influencing and collaboration skills; strong sense of urgency to get things done
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
