Environmental Health & Safety Consultant - WA

KPA•Renton, WA

3d•$81,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Risk Management team, the Environmental Health and Safety Risk Management Consultant plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients in order to support their EHS compliance. The objective of an EHS Risk Management Consultant is to minimize risk to increase profitability for the client. Location: While this is a remote position based out of the employeeâs home office, it will require frequent visits to clients within the territory, including overnight travel. This position will be based out of Seattle, WA and will cover a regional territory of Seattle and Spokane. You must be located in the Seattle area to be considered for the position.

Requirements

Must have the ability to travel to client sites day-to-day, including overnight travel.
Active driverâs license and ability to drive between client visits, typically 4 days per week. Driving time per day varies according to geography and scheduling
Ability to stand on feet a minimum of 6 hours per day
Ability to sufficiently receive audio signals to proceed with caution around heavy machinery, vehicles and other warning noises to ensure safety
Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction, and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound
Ability to see, recognize, and respond to potentially dangerous situations
Ability to physically move in manners such as bending, crouching, reaching, and pushing/pulling items up to 20 pounds
Ability to stay overnight in a hotel a total around 3+ weeks per quarter
Bachelorâs degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Safety Studies or related disciplines preferred
Minimum of three years of Environmental Health & Safety experience preferred
Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Strong communication skills that build trust with internal and external stakeholders
Effective report writing skills and ability to clearly document and communicate via email, CRM, etc.
Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and effectively and professionally deal with customers and external contacts to the company
Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Word Processing, spreadsheets, presentations, Microsoft Outlook, and phone/tablet applications

Responsibilities

Conduct onsite field audits aimed at identifying unsafe and non-compliant situations related to OSHA, DOT, Fire Code, and EPA regulations. Provide mitigation and corrective action recommendations
Conduct employee trainings with client employees and management teams, and moderate safety committee meetings
Build and maintain relationships with clients, auto dealer group management, and state dealer associations
Develop, implement, and monitor accident prevention programs, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous safe working conditions in accordance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations to assist the client in striving to achieve zero accident / lost time injuries
Help communicate and implement environmental management compliance systems
Assist with and/or prepare various compliance documentation as needed (i.e., Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Tier II reporting, OSHA 300 logs, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ID numbers, tank permitting, and Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans)
Performs other duties and fulfills other responsibilities, as assigned