Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Triumvirate Environmental•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Consultant to provide short- and long-term consulting and staff augmentation solutions for clients. The role calls for a strong understanding of EHS concepts, issues, and challenges, along with the ability to identify unmet needs and opportunities and recommend resolutions while providing a high level of service. The consultant will work onsite at assigned client locations in Austin, Texas, and report to a Regional EHS Director. Triumvirate Environmental is an environmental services firm serving higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial organizations with services and advice supporting compliance management. The company describes a culture focused on employee and customer service, growth, development, education, and creativity.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an Environmental Health & Safety capacity.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or engineering.
Completion of at least two industry-recognized training courses, such as OSHA 10 or 30, ABSA, HAZWOPER, or DOT/IATA HAZMAT Transportation.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Working toward the requirements for and obtaining one professional designation or certification, such as CSP, CHMM, or CIH.
Reliable transportation.
Authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a professional advisor or consultant to third-party clients.
Active membership in at least one national professional safety organization, including a local chapter.

Responsibilities

Measure occupational and environmental hazards, including noise and ergonomics, using calibrated scientific equipment and/or collect dust, vapor, or gas samples according to defined procedures.
Measure the effectiveness of engineered control systems, such as fume hoods.
Participate in inspections and examinations of machinery and equipment, including lifting devices, machine guards, and scaffolding.
Conduct workplace safety inspections according to defined procedures, assessing personal protective equipment use and applicable regulatory compliance through worker discussions and observation.
Identify potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures, and help implement appropriate controls, including ventilation adjustments.
Help investigate accidents and injuries, identify causes, and recommend remedial actions.
Communicate workplace safety issues to client personnel and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct routine EHS safety training independently, including new employee orientation, hazard communication, and forklift training.
Write reports, including accident reports, and enter information on required OSHA recordkeeping forms.
Assist in developing occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.