Senior Health and Safety Consultant

Achieve Safety Excellence

Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.

Provide day-to-day leadership and management of DEKRA’s proprietary Safety products and service.

Serve as a subject matter expert in an array of Health and Safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices. This may include providing guidance to clients on:

• OSHA General Industry and/or Construction Standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926)
• Injury & Illness Recordkeeping (29 CFR 1904)
• Emergency Planning & Response (29 CFR 1910.38 / 120)
• DOT Hazmat Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–185)
• Safety of Machinery (ANSI B11.0)
• FDA and USDA compliance (if applicable to industry)
• EPA regulations related to worker safety (e.g., hazardous waste handling under RCRA)
• Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and Human Performance principles
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Risk Assessment Methodologies
• Contractor Safety Management
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Development
• Confined Space Entry Programs
• Fall Protection Programs
• Safety Training Program Development and Delivery
• Industrial Hygiene Exposure Monitoring
• Cultural and Strategic Expertise
• Safety Culture Assessments and Improvement Planning
• Leading Indicators and Safety Metrics
• Safety Leadership Coaching
• Root Cause Analysis (e.g., TapRooT, RCA, 5 Why)
• ISO 45001 and Safety Management System Implementation
• Safety Auditing & Gap Assessments
• Mergers/Acquisition EHS Due Diligence

Customer Service and Client Support

Provide exceptional customer service to clients using DEKRA’s Safety solutions and in support of DEKRA EHS systems.

Audit, assess, inspect client systems and operations and offer corrective actions or improvements, where indicated.

Prepare and deliver reports of findings, recommendations, etc., to client safety and leadership teams.

Advises clients on best practices and tools to support continuous improvement in safety compliance and performance.

Support marketing efforts through the creation of proposals, brochures, web content, and cost estimates.

Represent DEKRA at conferences and events through thought leadership and presentations.

Contribute to the development and application of AI-enabled consulting approaches that enhance EHS program effectiveness, insight generation, and client value.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in EHS or a technical discipline.

Experience: 10+ years of EHS experience in consulting, industry, or regulatory settings with demonstrated program leadership.

Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is a plus.

Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Demonstrated client relationship management skills.

Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, across all organizational levels.

Experience with organizational improvement initiatives (e.g., safety, quality).

Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects.

Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as a team player, and within client team as a contributing expert.

Experience with organizational initiatives in safety, quality methods or other organizational change processes/initiatives.

Excellent workshop facilitation, training, and presentation skills.

Experience managing large, complex projects.

Physical Considerations

Ability to work in a variety of client locations/environments, including indoors/outdoors and on uneven terrain.

Must be able to work variable shifts as required by client operations.

Ability to travel extensively, including prolonged driving and air travel.

Capable of lifting 25–50 lbs (luggage).

Extended periods of computer work and standing.

Compensation

The base pay for this position is $110,000 annually to $130,000 annually. This position is designated as bonus-eligible, subject to plan terms and conditions. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Health & Well-being Benefits

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
• Financial Benefits
• Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others

About Us

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes.

DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more.

DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!