What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health & Safety Specialist position at COGENT Infotech?
Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist
Location: Albany, NY
Duration: 12 months
Hours Weekly: 37.5hrs/week
Hybrid onsite role – 3 days
About Us:
At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
Position Summary:
This role will support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) shared services and provide consistent and thorough support for Canal Construction as well as Canal Design, Support Canal Floating Plant, and overall function of the shared services EHS.
Key Responsibilities:
· Review and comment on all design documents/submittals. Review and comment on all submitted health and safety plans.
· Develop templates and guidance for future submittals based on those reviews and internal guidance Attending all construction progress meetings.
· Perform scheduled site visits to active construction projects.
· Follow up on noted deficiencies with Construction Managers.
· Schedule meetings with Transportation Maintenance Engineers, Floating Plant Supervisors and Director of Marine Infrastructure.
· React to meetings with work plan to include Review of proposed new equipment Developing health and safety plans for Canal Floating Plant tasks Performing site visits to Floating Plant job sites Working with Canal Managers/Supervisors to address action items.
· Working with Canal Managers/Supervisors to develop standards Work with Canal EHS reps to become familiar with their areas and assist as needed to cover emergent work and any extended leaves for EHS reps.
· Work with Corporate EHS to ensure processes are followed and initiatives are adopted. Above will require some regional to state travel and some overtime.
· This is NOT an Environmental, Health & Safety role- just Health & Safety
Required Qualifications and Skills:
· Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) Excellent communication skills
Education & Certifications
· Associate’s Degree in a science field preferred. Minimum 3 year experience working on an employee health and safety program implementation.
· An industrial setting is preferred. CSP, CIH or ASP preferred.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement
Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply
Application Process
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.
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