Senior Occupational Health and Safety Professional

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Health and Safety Professional to join its Panama City team. You will lead ES&H activities across projects, ensuring compliance with local and international safety regulations while fostering a culture of prevention.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise personnel performing ES&H functions and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Implement and monitor safety procedures to meet OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Serve as liaison with contract agency representatives and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and submit required reports to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Coordinate internal ES&H audits and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory changes.
• Develop and deliver basic ES&H training to employees.
• Administer ES&H programs on large, complex projects or multiple sites.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience on comparable projects.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent.
• Experience managing safety in remote locations and campsite environments.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 construction safety standards.
• Familiarity with NFPA and ANSI safety standards.
• Proficiency in conducting audits under ISO 45001.
• Remote location safety and campsite safety management.