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EHS Specialist II

Austin, Texas, United StatesFull timeMidPosted 17 days ago
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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 revi...