ERM is seeking a committed Staff Engineer to join our Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation team in Washington, DC. In this critical role, you will be part of the project team that supports ERM client’s needs for decommissioning, decontamination and demolition (DDD) of industrial assets. You will team with project managers, demolition managers, and field safety personnel to develop and plan projects and oversee contractors for the safe implementation of fieldwork. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all health and safety activities.
This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team committed to a strong health & safety culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and assisting with DDD projects, including developing scopes of work, reviewing contractor work plans, evaluating scope options, supporting project cost estimates, attending pre-construction interviews, supervising specific tasks, participating in client and progress meetings, documenting progress and updating schedules, performing field safety walks, and summarizing and preparing final reports.
Reviewing contractor submittals including but is not limited to, Requests for Information, contract clarifications, contract-required submittals, change order requests, and other documents related to compliance with project specifications.
Supporting site investigation efforts to identify existing building conditions and support the sampling to identify the presence of hazardous materials for special handling during remediation and demolition.
Serving as a Field Safety Officer during site work by preparing site-specific Health & Safety Plans, including monitoring conformance with safety and emergency procedures, conducting daily safety briefings and interacting with contractors and the ERM and Client project team, and maintaining site safety records.
Planning and scheduling on-site full- and part-time staff, evaluate subcontractor performance and schedules, and assisting the Project Manager with negotiating and resolving change order requests.
Communicating with the field team and Project Manager, supporting project tasks to assess project conformance with project plans and specifications, and assure that clarifications and interpretations required for proper execution of the contract are implemented.
Support Project Manager’s effort to identify and track upcoming management requirements, meet with clients to identify upcoming work, and assist in business development activities, including preparation of proposals, interviews, and project contracting
Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate internal Event Communication System activity.
Investigate and correct Incidents & Near Misses.
Maintain records.
Complete and maintain required training, including:
ERM Field Safety Officer Training Modules
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER
8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor
CPR/First Aid
Bloodborne pathogens
Confined space and excavation awareness
Emergency preparedness
Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis
Incident investigation and root cause analysis
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors or Master’s Degree in an engineering field preferably chemical, civil, mechanical or structural. Alternatively, a degree in occupational health, safety or industrial hygiene will be considered.
Strong initiative (self-starter), problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities and uncertainty or ambiguous project requirements and requests.
Excellent leadership, communication, writing and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel throughout and outside the United States. Applicants should anticipate spending 80-90% of their time in the field on three week rotations with typically one-week breaks.
Ability to pass a background and drug screen.
Experience in heavy construction, demolition or remediation-specific project execution and health & safety leadership.
Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.
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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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