Environmental Health & Safety Associate

About the role

This position reports to a Regional EHS Director and is onsite at client locations in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace safety inspections according to a defined procedure, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, protective eyewear, or hardhats, according to applicable regulations. These inspections will engage workers and observe their work.
• Participate in the safety inspections and examinations of machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine guards, or scaffolding.
• Identify and measure potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixture, using calibrated scientific equipment and/or collecting samples according to a defined operating procedure. Help implement appropriate control measures while updating standard operating procedures, such as adjustments to ventilation systems.
• Help investigate accidents and injuries, identifying causes and recommending remedial action.
• Write reports, including accident or ergonomic reports, and enter information on required Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping forms.
• Communicate with client personnel regarding workplace environmental health and safety issues, communicating and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct routine EHS safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, and fork truck operation.
• Assist in the development of specific areas of environmental and occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field, such as Biology, Chemistry or Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Willingness to work in a variety of industry settings, client cultures, and work locations.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday) with overtime as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Active Hazwoper 24 or 40 hour certification.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k contribution.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Extensive safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications.
• Mentorship & Career Succession Planning.
• Relocation Opportunities.
• Auto/Home insurance discounts.
• Pet assistance discount plans.
• Discounted movie passes.