Senior Environmental Health and Safety ConsultantThe Senior EHS Consultant will be responsible for helping clients maintain safe, compliant workplaces by conducting safety inspections, advising on OSHA and other regulations, and identifying and mitigating health hazards. They will support the development of safety policies, deliver EHS trainings, investigate incidents, and ensure proper recordkeeping. The role also includes contributing to business development through networking and client engagement.
This position reports to the EHS Manager. This role is onsite at assigned client facilities and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Responsibilities:- Communicate with client personnel regarding workplace safety issues, recommending corrective actions.
- Advise clients on occupational health and safety standards, including OSHA, fire code, and other regulatory standards.
- Assist in the development of specific areas of occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Participate in the inspection of machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine guards, or scaffolding, and other engineered safety systems.
- Measure occupational and environmental hazards, such as noise and ergonomics, using calibrated scientific equipment and/or collecting samples of dust, vapors, or gases according to a defined operating procedure.
- 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. These inspections of the workplace will involve talking with workers and observing their work.
- Identify potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures and help implement appropriate control measures, such as adjustments to ventilation systems.
- Help investigate accidents and injuries, identifying causes and recommending remedial action.
- Conduct routine EHS safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, powered industrial trucks (forklift training).
- Write reports, including accident reports, and enter information on required Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping forms.
- Support business development opportunities by leveraging your professional network, supporting sales calls, and attending local networking events.
Basic requirements:- 3+ years' experience in an EHS capacity.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field.
- Must be familiar with and have successfully managed EHS requirements of Northern California CUPA such as San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Alameda County.
- Proven track record of excellent communication & customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
- Possess valid driver's license and personal vehicle.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Preferred skills:- Prior experience as a professional advisor or consultant to third party clients.
- OSHA 10 or 30, HAZWOPER, DOT/IATA HAZMAT Transportation, or other relevant trainings.
- Active member in at least one national professional safety organization including local chapters (i.e. ABSA, ASSP).
- Working towards one professional designation/certification (ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, etc.).
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Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous 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 & more!
Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.
Pay Range
$90,000-$100,000 USD
