Environmental Health & Safety Associate - 2nd Shift

Triumvirate Environmental•Raleigh, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental, a leading environmental services firm, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Associate to join its Advisory Services team. This role will assist clients in protecting employees, contractors, and customers, while safeguarding the work environment. The EHS Associate will work under the direction of client EHS staff to design, implement, and evaluate safety programs, conduct testing and inspections, provide training, and support EHS operations. The position also involves supporting hazardous waste and regulated medical waste programs, including waste handling, shipment preparation, material handling, inspections, and record keeping. Triumvirate serves diverse clients in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors, offering compliance management services and advice. The company culture emphasizes growth, development, education, and creativity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field, such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering.
1+ years’ experience in an EHS capacity.
Excellent communication & customer service skills.
Detail orientation.
Problem solver with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle.
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Must be able to report to the Raleigh office within 1 hour during Emergency Response rotating shifts.
Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC).
Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Nice To Haves

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.) and may be considering some postgraduate coursework and/or in the process of obtaining a master’s degree in health physics, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, ergonomics, or a related subject.

Responsibilities

Support the management of the hazardous waste and regulated medical waste programs including waste handling, preparation of waste shipments, material movement, inspections, and record keeping.
Conduct workplace safety inspections according to a defined procedure, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, protective eyewear, or hardhats, according to applicable regulations. These inspections will engage workers and observing their work.
Participate in the safety inspections and examinations of machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices and machine guards.
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. Then help implement appropriate control measures while updating standard operating procedures, such as adjustments to ventilation systems. As an example; measuring the effectiveness of engineered control systems such as fume hoods.
Assist to 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 recordkeeping forms.
Communicate with client personnel regarding workplace environmental health and safety issues, communicating and implementing corrective actions.
Conduct routine EHS safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Assist in the development of specific areas of environmental and occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.
Rotating on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team.