EHS Specialist II

ICON is looking to add a Safety expert to its growing EHS team that will be the boots-on-the-ground presence across ICON's residential, commercial, and defense construction sites and general industry operations — owning inspections, independent incident investigations, contractor compliance, and field training delivery. Success looks like: all active construction and general industry sites receiving consistent audit coverage within 60 days; incident investigations owned end-to-end with corrective actions tracked to closure; field training delivered consistently to crews and subcontractors; and a visible, trusted EHS presence that reinforces ICON's safety culture every day. RESPONSIBILITIES Field Inspections & Audits – Conduct regular safety inspections and audits across all ICON operational environments — residential, commercial, and general industry including manufacturing, material science, and lab operations — documenting findings and driving corrective actions to closure. – Provide direct field support to contractors during high-hazard activities including fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and rigging & lifting. – Review and approve Job Safety Assessments and pre-task plans to ensure tasks, hazards, and mitigations align with the work being performed. – Champion ICON's safety culture on job sites — reinforcing safe behaviors, recognizing positive performance, and addressing unsafe conditions immediately. – Manage the PPE program including inventory, distribution, inspection, and compliance tracking for field personnel and contractors. Incident Investigation – Lead independent incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations — determining root causes, documenting findings, and driving corrective and preventive measures to closure. – Maintain accurate incident investigation records and support OSHA log preparation and regulatory recordkeeping. – Report investigation findings and corrective action status to the Senior EHS Manager. Training Delivery & Implementation – Deliver EHS training to field crews, subcontractors, and site personnel on required topics including hazard recognition, PPE use, fall protection, emergency procedures, and high-hazard activities. – Execute training schedules developed by the Senior EHS Manager, ensuring field personnel and subcontractors meet all regulatory training requirements. – Track and report field training completion to the Senior EHS Manager. Contractor Compliance – Manage contractor EHS compliance — ensuring subcontractors meet ICON's safety requirements prior to and during site operations. – Serve as the primary field EHS resource for contractors during high-hazard activities. Program Support – Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to EHS initiatives that advance ICON's zero-incident goals. – Assist the Senior EHS Manager with written safety program review, updates, and gap analyses. – Travel to ICON construction and operations sites as required to support field operations and audits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline. – 3–5 years of EHS experience in construction, manufacturing, or a related industrial field. – Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and general industry standards (29 CFR 1910). – Demonstrated experience independently leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions to closure. – Experience conducting field safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across construction and general industry environments. – Familiarity with high-hazard construction activities including fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and rigging & lifting. – Strong communication and interpersonal skills — ability to engage effectively with field personnel, contractors, and leadership. – Ability to travel up to 25% to ICON construction and operations sites. PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE – OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification. – Construction H…