ES&H Professional

ES&H Professional

Location: Brownsville, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $51.40–$55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

In this role, you will integrate safety and health requirements into complex project planning, design, and operations to reduce the potential for adverse impacts. You will perform risk assessments, provide input on bid decisions, lead meetings and communications, and track and monitor performance trends. Your recommendations will contribute to enhanced quality of safety procedures and work processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists execution of the safety component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Helps prepare and implement Safety and Health Management Plans, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
• Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that safety and health requirements are integrated within project planning and execution.
• Interprets safety and health requirements and provides comprehensive assistance on plan preparation, risk assessment, and ESH program execution.
• Researches moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.
• Provides support and guidance for safety studies, risk assessments, and program reviews and audits.
• Participates in emergency response and incident investigation and resolution.
• Interfaces and communicates with stakeholders and helps resolve their concerns.
• Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts ESH inspections and monitoring to identify hazards and risks, evaluate controls and corrective actions, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and company requirements.

Required Skills

• Specialized knowledge in a safety specialty (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment, lockout/tagout, fall protection, excavation, People Based Safety) or engineering (e.g., civil, process safety, mechanical) or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of safety management, monitoring programs, principles, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of safety and health laws and regulations and applicable agencies' permitting processes and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, and subcontract work processes.
• Skilled in oral and written communication and knowledge of computer applications.
• Bilingual required (Spanish / English)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health required; or Bachelor of Science degree in a specialized scientific field (e.g., safety, industrial engineering, public health) or process/mechanical engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience required with a qualifying degree, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Some practical work experience in the discipline performing the responsibilities listed above.

Required Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in ES&H or a related field (with qualifying Bachelor's degree); or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required that may include but not limited to nightshift or split shift.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a privately held global engineering, procurement, and construction company that has delivered more than 25,000 complex infrastructure projects across 160 countries on all seven continents, including power plants, pipelines, airports, transit systems, defense facilities, nuclear infrastructure, and large-scale clean energy initiatives. Operating across energy and industrial, infrastructure, nuclear and environmental remediation, government services, and mining and metals markets, the organization serves national governments, global energy companies, and the world's largest public agencies — clients who demand exceptional technical depth and geographic reach. With a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews and 78 percent of employees recommending the company to a friend, the organization offers competitive compensation, access to landmark project experience, and one of the highest career opportunity ratings in its sector. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, environmental remediation professionals, and ES&H professionals who thrive in demanding, fast-paced environments.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16130

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