EHS Specialist

Job Title:

EHS Specialist

Operating Unit: CNS
Department:
Safety

Reports To:

Director of EHS
Employment Status:
Full‑Time
Primary

Location:

Columbus, OH
Compensation: $75,000–85,000

Company Profile: Congruex is looking for an EHS Specialist to join our team. Learn more at  We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together.

The Position: OVE, a Congruex company, is rapidly expanding and seeking an EHS Specialist to support the Construction team. The EHS Specialist will serve as the cognizant expert in matters relating to HSE and will have the authority to stop work activity in the event of imminent danger to the health and safety of workers, the public, or the environment. The Safety Specialist will ensure understanding and compliance with OVE, Congruex HSE Department, client, local, state, and federal regulations and requirements.

• Administration and management of a comprehensive HSE training and program compliance to promote and ensure safe work practices, conditions, and worker activities of OVE subcontractor and sub‑tiered subcontractor employees.
• Integration of company HSE policies with the client’s HSE programs.
• Support all HSE efforts for OVE and promote Congruex Safety culture.
• Civil Underground and/or OSP background.
• Promote a positive attitude and the INCIDENT FREE philosophy.
• Coordinate HSE activities with OVE customer(s).
• Plan, direct and conduct periodic HSE assessments of sites and offices.
• Develop, organize, and provide additional safety training aside from annual training.
• Conduct OVE HSE orientations to acquaint employees with project conditions, safety work practices and procedures, and continuing HSE education programs.
• Monitor subcontractors’ and sub‑tiered subcontractors’ compliance with applicable HSE requirements.
• Supervise/assist in the facilitation/conducting of incident investigations. Ensure structured incident case management practices are consistently followed.
• Interpret HSE regulations and requirements for OVE and all our projects.
• Complete and file timely HSE reports, and other reports as required.
• Ensure relevant reports are reviewed by Director of Safety, and OVE (Congruex) leadership team members.
• Issue regular reports displaying HSE performance and incident trends.
• Advise employees of hazardous conditions/concerns or near miss incidents.
• Recommend disciplinary measures for HSE violations.
• Up to 50% domestic travel.

• 0‑3 years in an HSE manager position.
• 0‑3 years in the role of HSE trainer for the Industrial Construction industry.
• Professional knowledge of federal standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 / 29 CFR 1926, EPA, DOT) for Industrial Construction and Operations environments.

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health.
• OSHA 500 certification.

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family.

We offer opportunities at all levels across the nation – from students to industry veterans – in areas of engineering, construction, and professional services.

We value the wellbeing of our people and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, employee recognition and leadership development programs. Options may vary by geographic location.

• GRIT: Our GRIT values are part of our company DNA and the touchstone for our multinational workforce.
  • G – Guts: having the guts to do the right thing
  • R – Reliability: being reliable to deliver what we promise
  • I – Innovation: innovating every day
  • T – Teamwork: embracing teamwork together as One Congruex
• Safety: We are committed to 24/7 safety practices on our jobsites, within our offices, and all the places our team exists in between.
• Inclusion: Congruex embraces our team’s diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace for all.
• Family: We are a family‑oriented company committed to the long‑term health and development of our people.

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.