Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Triumvirate Environmental•Somerville, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Consultant to join its Advisory Services team. The role supports current and new clients through short- and long-term consulting and staff augmentation engagements, identifying EHS issues and opportunities and helping clients maintain compliance. Triumvirate serves organizations in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors. This position is onsite and supports clients in the greater Boston area. It reports to a Regional EHS Director.

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.
Detail orientation.
Problem-solving ability and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
Authorization 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 meeting the requirements for and obtaining one 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 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, evaluating personal protective equipment use according to applicable regulations; talk with workers and observe their work.
Identify potential accident and health hazards, including toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures, and help implement appropriate controls, such as 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 trainings without supervision, 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 in developing occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals.