Environmental Health & Safety Associate

Triumvirate Environmental•Brighton, MI

6d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental, a leading environmental services firm, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Associate to join its Midwest team. This role involves assisting clients in protecting their employees, contractors, and customers, as well as safeguarding the work environment. Working under client EH&S staff, the Associate will help design, implement, and evaluate safety programs, conduct testing and inspections, provide training, and support hazardous waste and regulated medical waste programs. Triumvirate Environmental serves organizations in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, focusing on compliance management and fostering a culture of growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field, such as Biology, Chemistry or Engineering
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated
Willingness to work in a variety of industry settings, client cultures and work locations
Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
Must have a reliable form of transportation
Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC)
Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to work overtime on a regular basis
Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday)
The EHS Associate frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant industry experience
Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace safety inspections evaluating personal protective equipment use according to regulations, engaging workers and observing their work.
Participate in safety inspections and examinations of machinery and equipment.
Identify and measure potential accident and health hazards using calibrated scientific equipment and/or collecting samples, then help implement appropriate control measures and update standard operating procedures.
Help 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, implementing corrective actions.
Conduct routine EH&S safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, and fork truck operation.
Assist in the development of specific areas of environmental and occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.
Support the hazardous waste and regulated medical waste programs including waste handling, preparation of waste shipments, material handling, inspections, and record keeping.
Rotating on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team (optional).