AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now manufactures more than 2,000 products, employs over 5,000 associates, and consistently generates annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL "Connect" you to your next career opportunity!
EHS Project Support Specialist I (Entry Level) – Position SummaryThe EHS Project Support Specialist I is an entry-level field safety role responsible for supporting daily Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) operations through direct engagement with crews, hazard identification, and compliance verification.
This role focuses on building foundational EHS competency through participation in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Hazard Mitigation, Incident Investigations, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), toolbox talks, and routine safety inspections.
Key Responsibilities – Specialist I- Serve as the front-line Safety leader for field operations.
- Support on-site safety oversight and perform routine daily inspections to identify hazards, reduce risk, and enforce compliance.
- Participate in the creation, implementation and increase employee understanding of the purpose and use of JHAs, PTPs, and Toolbox Talks
- Accurately document and record field safety evolutions and input results into the EHS data management system.
- Monitor operational field activities to verify that safe work practices are continuously followed.
- Immediately address and correct EHS deficiencies in the field.
- Communicate identified and potential risks to supervision for operational consideration.
- Support incident response, investigation, and reporting activities.
- Assist operation with verification and compliance of the General Contractor and/or client EHS requirements.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
- Participate in coordination meetings where safety alignment is needed.
- Develop, implement, and support rollout of EHS processes, updates, and training as needed.
- Actively participate as a leader in Safety Culture. Promoting a zero-incident culture and proactive EHS reporting. Recognize the safe work practices and behaviors of the operational staff.
- Must be able to work as Collaborator and independently.
- Actively engage in training and development within the scope of EHS.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–2 years of related experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse occupational populations.
Physically capable of working in active construction environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of EHS or construction safety experience.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting incident investigations.
- Effective communication and field leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.
AFL Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AFL and has not been reviewed or approved by AFL.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical with HSA options, dental, vision, disability, life/AD&D, wellness resources, and EAP. Carrier options and plan tiers are outlined publicly, and on‑site health resources are available in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is a prominent part of the package, with dollar‑for‑dollar matching and vesting timelines highlighted. The retirement program is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time are standard, with some teams operating flexible or unlimited PTO models. This breadth supports work–life balance where such policies are offered.
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What We Do
Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as several emerging markets. Our products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications. Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura, Ltd. Of Japan.
