Safety, Health & Environment Specialist

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environment Specialist to support complex Oil & Gas and Remediation projects. This role plays a critical part in driving proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting project teams through planning, hazard analysis, and execution readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in health and safety program development, HASP reviews, and stakeholder coordination to ensure safe and efficient project delivery across various project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Health and Safety Plan (HASP) reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and project-specific risk mitigation.
• Provide planning support during project development, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and control selection.
• Lead or support pre-field kickoff meetings, ensuring alignment on safety expectations, procedures, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to integrate safety into project execution strategies.
• Monitor and interpret local, state, and federal safety regulations applicable to Oil & Gas and remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation, procedures, and reports in support of project needs.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support incident trend analysis and recommend corrective actions to minimize project risk.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience in safety, health, and environment support for Oil & Gas or remediation projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass client-specific background and drug & alcohol screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting Safety, Health, and Environment functions for Oil & Gas and remediation projects.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHST.
• Experience leading HASP development and reviews for large or complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to support multidisciplinary project teams in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• No sponsorship will be provided now or in the future for this role.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.