Description
Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.
Location: Louisiana; Texas
Travel: As required by project assignment
Position Summary
The EHS Specialist II is an experienced safety professional with 5–10+ years of field and program management experience in heavy civil, environmental, industrial, or similarly complex work environments. This role supports high-profile and high-demand projects where exceptional safety performance is critical.
The EHS Specialist II serves as a key onsite safety leader—conducting and leading audits, guiding project teams through HASP development, facilitating incident investigations, conducting advanced training, and coaching personnel at all levels. This position demonstrates strong technical competency, decisive field judgment, and the ability to mentor junior safety professionals while reinforcing Forgen’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) philosophy.
Forgen Overview
Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values: We Do What We Say, We Are Passionate About Our Work, We Are One Team, We Work Smart, and We Do The Right Thing.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion Forgen’s Core Values and drive an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture across assigned projects.
- Provide advanced EHS leadership and support to high-risk or high-visibility projects.
- Lead site safety inspections, field audits, and complex hazard assessments; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Develop, review, and refine project HASPs and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
- Lead or assist complex incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
- Serve as a key liaison between Forgen, subcontractors, clients, regulators, and third-party auditors.
- Mentor and support EHS Specialists I, EHS Technicians, and site personnel.
- Conduct specialized safety training, deliver project-specific onboarding, and reinforce competency requirements.
- Manage EHS Insights reporting accuracy, data quality, and performance metrics.
- Conduct advanced air monitoring, sampling, equipment calibration, and industrial hygiene tasks.
- Lead weekly project walkthroughs with project leadership and provide risk-based recommendations.
- Oversee maintenance of certifications, medical screenings, and training tracking for assigned personnel.
- Manage PPE needs, procurement, and inventory at the project level.
- Participate in compliance assurance audits, corporate assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support development of safety policies, training materials, and best practices.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
- 5–10+ years of progressive safety experience in heavy civil, environmental, industrial, mining, oil & gas, or comparable high-risk environments.
- Proven ability to lead field teams and influence safety culture.
- Strong communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 500 or 510
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- 30-Hour OSHA Construction
- Competent Person training (excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, confined space)
- EM385-1-1 coursework
- BCSP certification strongly preferred (e.g., CHST, CSP)
- MSHA training
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Perks and Benefits
Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, bonuses, paid time off, and more. We support a flexible work model for most non-craft positions and provide additional perks like education assistance, wellness programs, and employee awards.
Equal Opportunity
Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Privacy Policy
At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com.
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