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Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Great opportunity to join a leading solar construction company! Company vehicle provided! If interested, please apply directly or email your resume to darwoodard@actalentservices.com

Job Description

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, internal safety policies, and environmental standards across solar construction and operational sites.

• Develop, implement, and supervise the site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP), ensuring the plan addresses all necessary safety protocols and requirements for site operations.

• Conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and SWPPP inspections, developing mitigation plans to address findings.

• Conduct safety training and orientations for employees and site personnel, ensuring understanding of safety requirements.

• Maintain safety records, review site safety submittals, track EHS performance metrics, and generate detailed reports for management.

• Promote a proactive safety culture by building strong partnerships with the project team and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.

• Develop, implement, and supervise the Health and Safety Plan (HASP).

• Conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and SWPPP inspections.

• Develop mitigation plans in collaboration with site teams and subcontractors.

• Conduct safety training and orientations for employees and site personnel.

• Maintain safety records and track EHS performance metrics.

• Generate detailed reports for management regarding safety performance.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and build strong partnerships with the project team.

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification.

• 2-3 years of direct experience in environmental health and safety.

• Experience in conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

• Strong understanding of OSHA General Industry and Construction standards.

• Experience in leading safety on construction sites, including managing high-risk activities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Skilled in hazard identification, risk assessment, and providing corrective actions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in solar construction or electrical safety.

• Hands-on experience with high-risk activities such as crane lift operations, trenching and excavation, working at heights, and stormwater management.

• Safety certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP) are highly desirable.

• Ability to travel to multiple project sites as needed.

• Strong problem-solving and team-building skills.

Work Environment

• Ability to walk and navigate undeveloped construction sites, including rugged terrain.

• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform site inspections for several hours at a time.

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds for safety-related tasks.

• Local travel to solar sites, with rare overnight stays (up to 30%).

• Projects will be in the greater New England area.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.