EHS Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide field-level EHS support during construction, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety observations, and audits to verify compliance with OSHA regulations, LotusWorks policies, and client-specific EHS requirements.
• Work closely with construction managers, commissioning managers, contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel to identify hazards and implement effective controls.
• Review and support Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other work planning documentation.
• Review and verify permits for high-risk activities, including hot work, confined space entry, electrical work, excavation, and work at heights.
• Verify compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous energy control, and electrical safety procedures, particularly during equipment testing and energization.
• Provide EHS oversight for mechanical and electrical installation, equipment startup, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Monitor high-risk construction activities, including elevated work, fall protection, scaffolding, crane operations, rigging, material handling, and confined space entry.
• Verify that contractors and subcontractors follow approved safety procedures, site requirements, and applicable training standards.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified and ensure corrective actions are completed before work resumes.
• Document audit findings and work with project leadership and contractors to develop, track, and close corrective and preventive actions.
• Respond to and assist with investigations involving near misses, Good Catches, first aid cases, property damage, and recordable injuries; support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver or coordinate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and task-specific EHS training; verify completion of required site orientations and training.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, permits, training, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Support weekly and monthly EHS reporting, including TRIR, DART, near misses, Good Catches, and other leading and lagging indicators.
• Communicate EHS performance, trends, incidents, and areas of concern to project leadership and the LotusWorks EHS Manager.
• Travel to other project sites as required, up to 30% of the time.
• Any other duties that may be assigned to your role.

Skills Required

• 3-5 years of progressive EHS experience within construction, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, or data center environments.
• Direct experience supporting construction projects, commissioning activities, equipment installation, or industrial project execution.
• Strong understanding of OSHA construction and general industry standards.
• Experience working directly with construction managers, commissioning teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Hands-on knowledge of construction safety programs, including PTPs, JHAs, permit-to-work systems, LOTO, fall protection, confined spaces, and electrical safety.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical installation, equipment startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Experience conducting field inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Ability to identify hazards and communicate practical solutions in fast-paced construction and commissioning environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence safe behaviors and hold teams accountable.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with project leadership and corporate EHS resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with EHS management systems and contractor prequalification platforms is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, or a related field preferred
• Associate's degree with significant relevant field experience will be considered
• OSHA 30
• First Aid / CPR / AED (Current)
• Hazard Communication / GHS / SDS Management
• Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards

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