Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Triumvirate Environmental•Somerville, MA

3d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Consultant to join its Advisory Services team. The consultant applies a strong understanding of environmental health and safety concepts, issues, and challenges to identify unmet client needs and opportunities for resolution while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction. The role supports short- and long-term consulting and staff augmentation engagements for clients in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors. This onsite position supports clients in the greater Boston area and reports to a Regional EHS Director. The role includes evaluating workplace hazards and controls, conducting inspections and training, communicating recommendations to clients, investigating incidents, preparing reports, and helping develop occupational health and safety systems.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an EHS capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Problem-solving ability and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a professional advisor or consultant to third-party clients.
Completion of two or more industry-recognized trainings, such as OSHA 10 or 30, ABSA, HAZWOPER, or DOT/IATA HAZMAT Transportation.
Active membership in at least one national professional safety organization, including local chapters.
Working toward the requirements for and obtaining a professional designation or certification, such as CSP, CHMM, or CIH.

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 operating 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, evaluating personal protective equipment use in accordance with applicable regulations; speak with workers and observe their work.
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 with client personnel about workplace safety issues and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct routine EHS safety training independently, including new employee orientation, hazard communication, and fork truck training.
Write reports, including accident reports, and enter information on required Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping forms.
Assist with developing occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.