Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Triumvirate Environmental•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Consultant to provide short- and long-term consulting and staff augmentation solutions for clients. The consultant will apply EHS knowledge to identify unmet needs and opportunities, recommend resolutions, and provide a high level of service. The role is onsite at assigned client locations in Austin, Texas, and reports to a Regional EHS Director. Triumvirate Environmental provides environmental services and compliance-management advice to clients in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors. 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 meeting 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 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 or collecting samples of dust, vapors, or gases according to defined procedures.
Measure the effectiveness of engineered control systems, such as fume hoods.
Participate in inspections and examinations of machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine guards, and scaffolding.
Conduct workplace safety inspections according to defined procedures, including evaluating use of personal protective equipment and speaking with workers while observing their work.
Identify potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures, and help implement control measures such as ventilation-system adjustments.
Help investigate accidents and injuries, identify causes, and recommend remedial action.
Communicate workplace safety issues to client personnel and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct routine EHS safety trainings independently, including new employee orientation, hazard communication, and fork truck training.
Write reports, including accident reports, and enter information on required OSHA recordkeeping forms.
Assist with developing occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.