Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health and Safety Professional in any of our California locations such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, or Rancho Cordova. Hybrid work options are available. The position will be an integral part of our Geosyntec Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) team, providing HSE compliance support for projects and other operational activities, and acting as a subject matter expert advising project leadership on HSE-related technical and compliance matters.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people, offering competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review, development, and deployment of project-specific HSE plans and other documentation;
• Implement HSE program components, procedures, standards, and plans for Geosyntec and subsidiary facilities, off-site offices, and project sites;
• Review, understand, and communicate contract specifications and technical safety language for use by subcontractors at projects where Geosyntec and/or its subsidiaries serve;
• Support offices in identifying and mitigating office-specific HSE hazards and issues related to in-office activities and conditions, as well as conforming to applicable state/provincial/local HSE requirements and industry best practices;
• Perform on-site technical support activities of project operations, including performance of site visits and audits and providing technical subject matter expertise as needed for advisement on HSE compliance;
• Deliver HSE training to meet various company, national & local, and external stakeholder requirements, and raise awareness of and competency in Geosyntec HSE initiatives, performance, and issues;
• Support the investigation of incidents/injuries/non-conformances in both project and office environments;
• Promote office safety and emergency readiness planning efforts in supported activities;
• Perform and support ergonomic risk assessment as required or requested; provide recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or reduce risk;
• Support the advancement and improvement of the Corporate HSE programs and initiatives;
• Actively participate in professional societies, conferences, and meetings to further continue professional development and increase the visibility of the firm to potential clients and recruits;
• Perform related work, as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, science, or related discipline (required);
• Possesses or working towards Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) accreditation or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) accreditation, to be completed within one year of hire (required);
• At least 5 years (7 preferred) of full-time HSE experience or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience (required);
• Progressive experience includes identifying hazards, interpreting and enforcing laws and regulations, interpreting health and safety data, evaluating causes for unsafe work practices, conducting interviews of employees about HSE matters, writing reports and technical materials (required);
• Experience supporting HSE in construction and/or environmental consulting services activities (preferred);
• Industrial Hygiene experience (preferred);
• Experience with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requirements (strongly preferred);
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required;
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set, and location.

• Minimum Salary: $76,345/year / Maximum Salary: $114,520/year (San Diego, Rancho Cordova, CA);
• Minimum Salary: $79,815/year / Maximum Salary: $119,725/year (Los Angeles, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, CA).

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off;
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 401(k) and other benefits to eligible employees.