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We are looking for a highly motivated Water/ Wastewater Area Health & Safety (H&S) Specialist to join our team in Pembroke Pines, FL and additionally support other Florida utility projects. In this position, you'll assist in the development, implementation, and administration of safety, health, occupational health, fire protection and prevention, and equipment and property protection.

Our Health & Safety (H&S) Specialist job responsibilities

• Perform assessments of Health & Safety performance of projects within their areas of responsibility and generate of report including recommendations to the project in areas requiring improvement.

• Review and assist with training of operations personnel.

• Coordinate and providing training.

• Ensure an overall improving trend for key safety metrics in their area of responsibility TRIR, DART, RTW program implementation, etc.

• Communicate gaps in project Health & Safety programs if they are not corrected in a timely manner.

• Have specific knowledge of specialty areas (OSHA 1910 &1926, etc.) and perform onsite audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Are responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of Health & Safety disciplines to achieve compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Work under very general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Responsible for implementation of field and office HS&E program and occupational safety and health regulation in regional operations.

• Monitor and prevent chemical, physical and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the work place.

• May act as a lead person or technical expert and provide direction to less experienced personnel.

• Conduct regular walk through inspections and investigations in accordance with legal requirements.

• Work closely with site management on any procedural roll outs and site compliance.

• Identify and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made.

• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents; compile data, photographs, etc. and prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents; issue various entry permits (i.e. to confine spaces) as required; conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, noise test to ensure safe working conditions; may assist in conducting employee/craft and insurance inspectors on walk through tours; may accompany federal, state and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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• BS degree plus an additional 5 years full time experience in a Health & Safety position; or a minimum of 7 years full time experience in a Health & Safety position in lieu of the degree

• Previous experience in a construction and general industry environment

• Experience with managing and conducting safety training presentations

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

• Ability to travel 25% a year

• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety, or related field

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• CSP/ASP/SMP/STS/OHST preferred

• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills

• Experience in regulatory compliance, as well as all federal, state and local agencies requirements for Water Recourse Recovery facilities to ensure that facilities are operating within permit limits

At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create a collaborative environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Inclusive and Diverse culture as well as our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs.

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.