EHS Specialist (Utility / Heavy Industrial Environments)

Job Type: Contract (12+ Months)

Summary:

• The EHS Specialist will provide direct, field-based Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) support to Canal Sections 1 and 2 (Waterford and Fort Edward – in up State New York). This role is responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of EHS programs at the operational level, working closely with Canal operations and maintenance personnel to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements. This is a field-driven position requiring frequent presence at canal structures, maintenance facilities, and active job sites. The EHS Specialist will partner with supervisors and employees to translate EHS requirements into practical, work-ready solutions that support safe and effective operation.

Duties:

• Provide day-to-day EHS support to Canal operations and maintenance teams
• Assist with implementation of EHS programs, procedures, and safe work practices
• Conduct field observations, job site visits, and informal audits
• Support pre-job planning efforts, including job briefings and hazard identification
• Identify hazards and work with field personnel to implement practical solutions Operational Integration
• Work closely with supervisors and employees to integrate EHS requirements into routine work activities
• Provide real-time guidance during active work to support safe execution
• Support planning and execution of higher-risk activities (e.g., maintenance work, confined/enclosed spaces, work over water)
• Reinforce safe behaviours and organizational safety expectations Incident Management
• Support incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions
• Assist in identifying root causes and contributing factors
• Track and support completion of corrective actions
• Promote reporting of near misses and unsafe conditions Regulatory Compliance
• Support compliance with applicable regulations and internal requirements
• Assist with inspections, audits, and related follow-up actions
• Help ensure required documentation and records are maintained at the site level Administrative & Program Support
• Maintain site-level EHS records, reports, and documentation
• Support distribution and accessibility of procedures, forms, and guidance materials
• Assist with tracking of metrics, corrective actions, and program activities
• Coordinate with EHS leadership on implementation needs

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience supporting or implementing EHS programs in an industrial, construction, utility, or field-based environment
• Experience in utilities, public infrastructure, construction, or heavy industrial environments
• Experience supporting higher-risk work activities (e.g., confined space, lockout/tagout, fall protection)
• Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective action tracking
• Familiarity with EHS reporting or work management systems

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.