Field Safety Specialist (FSS)

Field Safety Specialist (FSS) Full-time State/Province: California Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Fresno, CA - 8050 N. Palm Avenu Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 160000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a Field Safety Specialist (FSS ) for one of our offices in Fresno, CA . This role is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with regulatory and contract safety requirements for projects and activities conducted on California High-Speed Rail property. Works closely with the Construction Office to inspect projects, facilities, and operations while supporting safety programs and initiatives. Provides safety guidance and oversight to contractors and consultants and collaborates with project teams to promote safe and compliant work environments. Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requirements Perform safety reviews for applicable elements of construction related activities. Provides feedback and makes recommendations for improvements to project safety. Supports management of environmental health and safety programs as assigned including hazardous materials and respirator protection Develops recommendations regarding programs and procedures to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents, occupational illnesses, and eliminate or control potential hazards Facilitates and/or attends field safety and project meetings Serves as part of an on-call rotation to respond to incidents and emergency situations, may respond directly to incident site as needed in select situations Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum requirements: BA/BS + 8 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. At least 5 years of directly related experience in railroad, transportation operations, or construction/industrial safety Strong knowledge of US federal, state, local, railroad and construction safety, operations, and maintenance procedures, standards, and practices Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present data to appropriate sources Preferred Requirements: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification Experience with transit, freight, or rail infrastructure safety and security programs Proficiency with safety management systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms Additional Information Sponsorship is not offered for this position 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