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Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) SpecialistLocation: Field coverage across Canal Sections 1 and 2, including Waterford and Fort Edward, NYWork Arrangement: Hybrid—minimum 3 days onsite per week, with frequent field travel; may require fully onsite work based on operational needsDuration: 12-month contractAnticipated Start Date: ImmediateExperience Level: Level 1 (1–5 years)Pay Rate: $40.00/hr on W2Work ScheduleMonday through Friday7.5-hour workday with a 30-minute unpaid lunchPaid only for hours worked; no paid vacation or sick leaveNo work is permitted during company and Canal holidaysPosition OverviewThe EHS Specialist will provide direct, field-based Environmental, Health and Safety support to Canal operations and maintenance teams across Sections 1 and 2 in upstate New York.This hands-on role requires frequent presence at canal structures, maintenance facilities, and active job sites. The specialist will work closely with supervisors and employees to implement EHS programs, identify workplace hazards, support higher-risk activities, and translate safety requirements into practical, work-ready solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesField EHS Support and Program ImplementationProvide daily EHS support to Canal operations and maintenance teams.Assist with implementing EHS programs, procedures, and safe-work practices.Conduct field observations, job-site visits, and informal safety audits.Support pre-job planning, job briefings, hazard identification, and risk mitigation.Identify hazards and partner with field personnel to implement practical corrective measures.Operational Safety IntegrationIntegrate EHS requirements into routine operations and maintenance activities.Provide real-time safety guidance during active fieldwork.Support the planning and execution of higher-risk activities, including:Confined and enclosed-space workLockout/tagout proceduresFall-protection activitiesMaintenance workWork performed over waterReinforce safe workplace behaviors and organizational safety expectations.Incident ManagementSupport incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up activities.Assist in identifying incident root causes and contributing factors.Track corrective actions through completion.Encourage reporting of near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions.Regulatory ComplianceSupport compliance with applicable OSHA, PESH, and internal safety requirements.Assist with inspections, audits, and related follow-up actions.Maintain required site-level EHS records and documentation.Administrative and Program SupportMaintain EHS records, reports, forms, and program documentation.Support the distribution and accessibility of procedures and safety guidance.Track safety metrics, corrective actions, and program activities.Coordinate with EHS leadership regarding field implementation needs.Required QualificationsAssociate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.One to three years of experience supporting or implementing EHS programs in an industrial, construction, utility, infrastructure, or field-based environment.Working knowledge of OSHA- or PESH-based workplace safety principles.Strong ability to work independently in active field environments.Practical hazard-recognition and problem-solving skills.Ability to translate safety requirements into clear and actionable work practices.Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with operations and maintenance personnel.Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.Ability to adapt to dynamic outdoor work environments.Valid New York State driver's license.Preferred QualificationsExperience in utilities, public infrastructure, construction, or heavy-industrial environments.Experience supporting confined-space entry, lockout/tagout, fall protection, or other higher-risk work.Experience assisting with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action tracking.Familiarity with EHS reporting or work-management systems.Engagement RequirementsFully remote work is not available.The hybrid schedule requires at least three days onsite per week and may be changed to fully onsite based on business needs.Remote-work privileges may be revoked at any time.A company laptop will not be provided. A company desktop and dedicated workstation will be available for remote access from the worker's personal equipment on virtual days.Candidates must have appropriate personal equipment and a reliable internet connection for virtual work.Foreign-national status and all visa details must be disclosed at the time of submission.A Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required during onboarding.Candidates must be able to travel frequently to canal structures, maintenance facilities, and active job sites in the assigned territory.

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