At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated Health & Safety (H&S) Specialist to be a part of our Hoboken, NJ team. In this role, you'll assist in the development, implementation, and administration of the health and safety program.

Our Health and Safety Professionals:
• Perform assessments of Health and Safety performance at the project and generate reports including recommendations in areas requiring improvement.
• Review and provide/assist with safety training of Jacobs personnel.
• Track, coordinate, and provide training to Jacobs personnel.
• Ensure an overall improving trend for key project safety metrics including TRR, DART, training completion, etc.
• Communicate gaps in the project Health & Safety program.
• Have specific knowledge of specialty areas (OSHA 1910 &1926, NFPA 70E and 101, etc.) and perform regular site walks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review and develop health and safety plans, work control plans, activity hazard analyses, and pre-task plans.
• Assist with hazard analysis planning for high-hazard work including confined space entry, electrical, fall protection, etc.
• Work under very general direction and independently.
• Monitor and prevent chemical, physical and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the workplace. Work closely with Jacobs site management on any site H&S discrepancies.
• Identify and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Investigate Jacobs 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.
• Conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as personal air sampling and noise exposure sampling to ensure healthy working conditions.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Jacobs is committed to providing infrastructure solutions that are sustainable, inclusive and equitable. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) considerations are central to how we operate as a business and how we serve our clients. Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow.

This is an on-site position.

Typical salary range for this position is $76,500 to $105,200 and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase discounted company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

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(The candidate hired must meet all the requirements. Please review carefully)
• BS degree plus an additional 5 years full time experience in a Health & Safety position; or a minimum of 8 years full time experience in a Health & Safety position in lieu of the degree
• Previous experience in both a construction and general industry environment
• Experience with managing and conducting safety training presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Possess a valid driver's license with no major infractions
• Ability to travel 10% a year

Ideally, You'll Also Have:
• Degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, engineering or related field
• Industrial Hygiene experience
• CSP or ability to obtain a CSP
• Interpersonal relations and personnel management skills
• Experience in regulatory compliance

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as, outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.