Area Health & Safety Professional - South Central Fayetteville, Ar

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we challenge the accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our client to have a safe, reliable and efficient system. You will help us empower communities to focus on what matters most – people.

We are looking for a highly motivated Area Health & Safety (H&S) Professional to be a part of the Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) team supporting projects in South Central US (AR, OK & TX), on-site in Fayetteville, AR. In this position you'll assist in the development, implementation, and administration of safety, health, occupational health, fire protection and prevention, and equipment and property protection. You'll be based out of Fayetteville, AR and will support water/wastewater and facility services projects in the South Central US, specifically Arkansas, Oklahoma & Texas.

Our Health, Safety & Environment Professionals:

• Ensure an overall improving trend for key safety metrics in their area of responsibility TRR, DART, RTW program implementation, etc.
• Perform assessments of Health & Safety performance of projects within their areas of responsibility and generate of report including recommendations to the project in areas requiring improvement.
• Review and assist with training of operations personnel.
• Coordinate and providing training.
• Communicate gaps in project Health & Safety programs if they are not corrected in a timely manner.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• May act as a lead person or technical expert and provide direction to less experienced personnel.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents; compile data, photographs, etc. and prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents; issue various entry permits (i.e. to confine spaces) as required; conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, noise test to ensure safe working conditions; may assist in conducting employee/craft and insurance inspectors on walk through tours; may accompany federal, state and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.
• Are responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of Health & Safety disciplines to achieve compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with asbestos operations
• Have specific knowledge of specialty areas (OSHA 1910 &1926, fire safety, etc.) and perform onsite audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience with organizing and running a safety committee.
• Work closely with site management on any procedural roll outs and site compliance.
• Monitor and prevent chemical, physical, and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the workplace.
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections and investigations in accordance with legal requirements.
• Work under very general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Responsible for implementation of field and office HS&E program and occupational safety and health regulation in regional operations.
• Identify and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made.

Jacobs is committed to providing infrastructure solutions that are sustainable, inclusive and equitable. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) considerations are central to how we operate as a business and how we serve our clients. Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow.

**This is an on-site position working at our Fayetteville, AR project location and travel to other projects within Arkansas, Oklahoma & Texas with approximately 50-60% travel expected.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:

**(The candidate hired must meet all the requirements. Please review carefully)

• Previous experience in a construction and general industry environment
• Experience with managing and conducting safety training presentations
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Ability to travel 60% a year
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• BS degree plus an additional 5-year full time experience in a Health & Safety position; or a minimum of 7 years full time experience in a Health & Safety position in lieu of the degree

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• CSP preferred
• Ability to train to the NFPA 70E Arc Flash requirements
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills
• Degree in environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety, or related field
• Experience in regulatory compliance, as well as all federal, state, and local agencies requirements for Water Recourse Recovery facilities to ensure that facilities are operating within permit limits

At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create a collaborative environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Inclusive and Diverse culture as well as our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.