Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
| Company | Triumvirate Environmental |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience in an EH&S capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field, such as biology, chemistry, or engineering.
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Detail orientation.
- Problem solver with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Possess valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Measure the effectiveness of engineered control systems such as fume hoods.
- Participate in the inspection and examination of machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine guards, or scaffolding.
- 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.
- Communicate with Client personnel regarding workplace safety issues, recommending corrective actions.
- Conduct routine EH&S safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, fork truck training, without supervision.
- Write reports, including accident reports, and enter information on required Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping forms.
- Assist in the development of specific areas of occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a professional advisor or consultant to third party clients.
- Completed two or more industry-recognized trainings (OSHA 10 or 30, ABSA, HAZWOPER, DOT/IATA HAZMAT Transportation).
- Active member in at least one national professional safety organization including local chapters.
- Working towards meeting the requirements of and obtaining one professional designation/certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH, etc.).