Senior Occupational Health and Safety Professional

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AECOM is seeking for an experienced Senior Occupational Health and Safety Professional for employment in Panama City, Panama. 

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Under minimal direction supervises personnel engaged in the ES&H functions within the company or on the same project.
• Implements policies and procedures to assure awareness of and compliance with ES&H requirements of the organization.
• Supervises personnel engaged in monitoring and preventing hazards and diseases that could be present throughout the work sites.
• Provides technical leadership and functional guidance to ensure regulatory standards are being enforced.
• Ensures that quality control procedures are executed to monitor all aspects of regulations.
• Serves in a liaison capacity with the resident contract agency representative and other various agencies engaged in promoting environmental safety and health activities.
• Drafts all necessary reports to Federal, State and local agencies.
• Coordinates audits of ES&H programs within the organization.
• Keeps informed on all existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations.
• Assists in the development and conducts basic ES&H training to employees.
• Communicates programs to enhance employee awareness of prevention and compliance.
• May administer an ES&H program on a large, specialized, complex project or multiple projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industry or Engineering safety, or in engineering discipline with a specialization in Occupational Health and Safety
• 8+ years of relevant experience in comparable projects
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent certification
• Experience in remote location safety and campsite safety management, as well as proven experience conducting audits under ISO 45001.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 construction safety standards, NFPA, ANSI and other relevant standards; and shall have experience in behavioral safety programs, occupational hygiene assessments in construction environment (sampling techniques, equipment and data interpretation).
• Experience as an occupational health and safety professional in at least one (1) comparable project, with a minimum cost of one hundred million United States dollars (USD $100 million)
• Familiar with environmental health and safety (EHS) integration in construction and proficient in safety management software tools (e.g., incident tracking, audit management, data analytics).

Preferred Requirements:

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• English and Spanish fluency

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.