Health & Safety Consultant

About the role

Our EHS Client Advisors work closely with industrial facilities across North America to provide technical and regulatory support with health & safety (OSHA) and environmental compliance. As the primary point of contact for a client, advisors complete facility inspections and site assessments, develop site-specific safety programs, conduct employee safety and environmental training, and lead safety committee meetings.

Environmental Health & Safety Advisors at U.S. Compliance focus on four pillars:

• Employee training
• Program and procedure development
• Safety committee meetings
• Facility walkthrough inspections

Responsibilities

A typical month for an Environmental Health and Safety Advisor includes:

• Provide on-site visits to assigned clients
• Perform compliance audits, periodic training, and routine facility inspections to identify areas of concern
• Prepare agendas and follow-up reports to client contacts before and after each visit
• Develop, write, and edit OSHA-compliant programs, providing up-to-date versions to clients utilizing our EHS Gateway platform
• Facilitate safety committee and emergency response team (ERT) meetings
• Perform industrial hygiene surveys and conduct respective testing (air/noise)
• Manage daily activities and tasks through the company’s internal software (MS Dynamics/PSA)
• Research additional regulations and apply them to industrial equipment and operations
• Perform applicability assessments and data collection alongside our Environmental Division
• Complete special projects as assigned, including lockout (LO/TO) procedure development, Job Hazard Assessment development (JHAs), and DOT/RCRA seminars

Requirements

We’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree, with preference for candidates with at least 3-5 years of experience in occupational safety in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should also have experience in the development and implementation of safety programs, as well as working knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 and other OSHA/safety regulations, including state or regional-specific requirements.

Although not required, candidates with bilingual Spanish skills are highly valued. People who excel in this role have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an aptitude for sound decision-making, and the ability to assert good judgment.

Qualifications

Potential candidates identify with traits such as:

• Persuader: A leader and motivator who enjoys making a difference and can rally a team around projects
• Captain: Independent and strong-willed, with the ability to connect easily with teammates and clients
• Controller: Self-disciplined and fast-paced, with a focus on technical expertise and respect for authority

Benefits

Full-time salaried roles come with a competitive compensation package and the chance to earn incentives through our Success Sharing Program. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package encompassing:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental coverage
• A Health Savings Account
• A 401K retirement plan matched by the company
• Disability protection
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Technology reimbursement

Pay and Schedule

The role involves travel, with an average of 6-8 overnight stays per month. Our advisors service clients both locally (commuting) and out-of-region (traveling). Daily food and beverage per diem and business mileage reimbursement are provided.