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APTIM HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) Specialist in Denver, Colorado
At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.
Job Overview: Develops, implements, maintains, and manages project health, safety, incident management, and safety programs. Provides technical expertise necessary to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety, environmental, and worker's compensation regulations.
What you can expect from APTIM:
Work that is worthy of your time and talent.
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities.
A voice in making our company better.
Investment into your personal and professional development.
Job Location:
This project covers military bases in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, and the south Pacific. This project will generally spend one week to three months at each location before moving onto the next site.
Job Description:
Serves as the primary health and safety resource for project management to develop and administer a proactive field accident prevention program for an Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Removal & Disposal, Northwestern District (NWD)project. Provides technical assistance to field operations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and client-specific requirements, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (2024 edition). Works closely with the Regional HSE Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Managers in addressing and resolving HSE technical challenges and issues while supporting the project. Requires an effective communicator who follows corporate guidance and sets clear, concise health, safety and environmental performance goals in collaboration with managers, employees, subcontractors and client representatives.
Conducts field compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety, and health standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed. Recommends facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization's overall objectives. Prepares and reviews JSA's, AHAs, daily field reports, daily checklists and inspection reports, and correspondence. Establishes and maintains permits (dig permits, utility clearances, etc.) as required. Under minimal supervision, assists in the application and enforcement of company and project standards and regulations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
This position will be 80-100% travel with full per diem while on travel status. The demolition, removal, and disposal of the AFFF system components will take 1 week to 3 months at each location. Work will be 8 hours day, 5 days a week with most weekends off. Typically, there will be time for rotation home every 2-3 weeks or after completion of demolition work at each location. Rotations home could be 2-9 days in length depending on schedule.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Ensure implementation of the Project Accident Prevention Plan, EM-385, and applicable client procedures.
Conduct Site Safety Orientations and Site Required Training to all APTIM personnel and subcontractors.
Participate in and facilitate the APTIM Target Observation program; monitor and analyze safety observation trends and implement corrective actions designed to improve results.
Ensure day-to-day safety work processes are followed (e.g., rigging and material handling safety, client Permits, required personal gas monitoring, JSA implementation, routine safety inspections and reporting.)
Assists in developing and reviewing Activity Hazard Analyses, and site-specific Work Plans for the client.
Assists the APTIM Construction Supervisor on daily walk-downs and weekly safety supervisor inspections.
Review and communication of daily lessons learned in morning meetings and at other appropriate times in the field.
Facilitates proper incident investigations and injury management according to current Safety Plan and APTIM policies; communicate verbally and written initial incident notification to APTIM Management.
Provide injury management leadership; case management, visits to clinic as needed. Following up with employee injury progress.
Enter all accident, incident data in the APTIM Incident Management System (AIM).
Coordinates with Corporate Safety and Environmental Health to maintain compliance with APTIM plans and programs.
Coordinates with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety representatives when needed to address safety concerns and troubleshoot issues.
Coordinates with Base contacts on site access and safety concerns.
Basic Qualifications:
5 years professional-level experience in Environmental Safety and Health with Federal Government or Federal Government contractor
30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training Class
First Aid/CPR/AED training
Must be able to pass a background check to get on US military bases.
Must be able to obtain a corporate American Express card (i.e., acceptable credit rating to obtain the corporate card).
Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Good written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as moderate computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred: B.S or B.A. in Life Sciences or Safety-related discipline
Preferred: Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or similar advanced safety certification.
Preferred: Rigging Training
Preferred: Forklift operator certification
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
The following terms are used to describe the percent of time spent performing the physical factors below: occasionally (1%-33%); frequently (34%-66%); continuously (67%-100%).
Standing: Frequently Reaching: Frequently Walking: Frequently Stretching: Frequently Lifting Frequently Pushing: Frequently Moving: Frequently Pulling: Frequently Bending: Frequently Climbing: Frequently Stooping: Frequently Balancing: Frequently Twisting: Frequently Kneeling: Frequently Crouching: Frequently Crawling: Occasionally
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted salary for this position is $100,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may make their request known by e-mailing HRQuestions@cbifederalservices.com or calling 855.343.5600 for assistance.
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