Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

ERM is hiring Junior Safety Specialists for New Revenue Development (NRD) for the Northern California Area. This is a full-time, project-based opportunity focused on providing contractor safety management support, including: inspecting, observing, advising, and coaching related to safe work practices along electric transmission and distribution lines. This safety management support will focus mainly on ensuring safe work practices related to work around energized electric transmission and power lines, working at heights, fall protection and related activities in support of new construction and modification of existing telecom sites on electrical Infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work schedule is 5 days per week (Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday), 10 hours per day, operating in the field at sites throughout Northern California.
• Promote safety during construction and modification of existing telecom site activities, including, and traffic control activities.
• Function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, including, but not limited to, DOT, EPA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ANSI, and CPUC.
• Perform safety field observations as established by the frequency and level for each contractor and subcontractor in accordance with the contractor’s client accepted site safety and project safety plans and job hazards analysis.
• Provide on-site occupational safety support to identify, prevent, and mitigate safety risks.
• Assign and/or coordinate with team members to address corrective actions, and communicate as appropriate with team members to prevent repeat occurrences.
• Receive safety-related questions and provide reliable feedback and instruction.
• Share safety information to all in an impactful, constructive, and results-oriented manner.
• Communicate safety trends and recommend safety corrective actions.
• Support compliance with applicable programs (e.g., PPE, work at height, and electric stand-off procedures).
• Capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that pose risk or danger to employees and the public.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in construction or safety within the power utility sector.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification
• Local candidates preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• OHST-Occupational Health and Safety Technologist certification
• CUSP-Certified Utility Safety Professional certification
• Experience in field safety oversight for telecom site related activities.
• Technical expertise including, but not limited to lifting/rigging, working from heights, heavy equipment safety, personal protective grounding, minimum approach distances.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE.
• Have previous training, knowledge, or experience related to the work to be performed and knowledge of the appropriate mitigation measures for the associated hazards.
• Specialized experience overseeing and inspecting construction contractors working near high voltage electrical power lines, in support of telecom site activities in utility right of ways.

Successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen, background check.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. ERM and our partners are driven by a dynamic vision: By 2021 we will be the clear leader in our chosen markets, we will double in value and we will deliver on our promises to our clients, our people and our investors. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email, and requested to complete a video questionnaire. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!