Environmental Health & Safety Associate

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace safety inspections according to a defined procedure, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, respirators, protective eyewear, or hardhats, according to applicable regulations.
• Evaluate the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, respirators, protective eyewear, or hardhats, according to applicable regulations.
• Engage workers and observe their work during safety inspections.
• 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.
• 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 (OSHA) recordkeeping forms.
• Communicate with client personnel regarding workplace environmental health and safety issues, communicating and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct routine EH&S safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, and fork truck operation.
• Aid in the development of specific areas of environmental and occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of hazardous waste and regulated medical waste programs, including some waste handling, preparation of waste shipments, material handling, inspections, and record keeping.

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
• Eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Willingness to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening and criminal background check
• Willingness to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday) and overtime as necessary

Preferred Requirements

• Prior relevant industry experience
• Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) contribution
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Tons of 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