Safety Specialist

Montrose Environmental Group•Elk Grove, IL

10d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about joining an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!”, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Montrose Environmental Group, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. As a Safety Specialist for Montrose Air Quality Services (MAQS) Stack Division, you will report to the Safety Director. The Safety Specialist will support the health and safety team and the day-to-day safety performance for the U.S. MAQS Stack Division. The duties below are anticipated but may change based on the candidate’s skillset and knowledge base. In general, we share duties and projects based on need, so flexibility is vital to the success of the role:

Requirements

Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required)
1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required)
General knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related business applications/software is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate industrial facilities.
Ability to work from heights and wear a respirator.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces when at other facilities or project locations
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
Ability to work at a desk and/or computer for extended hours

Nice To Haves

Experience in Stack Testing a plus
Prior Health or Industrial Hygiene experience a plus
Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks with competing priorities, is required
Knowledge and experience with, but not limited to, hands-on training is a plus
OSHA 30-hour training a plus

Responsibilities

Build interpersonal relationships with the Safety Director and MAQS Operations Management to achieve a high level of safety performance across the area of responsibility
Drive standardization of HSE practices through the teams to achieve continuous improvement in HSE performance
Provide HSE support to customer locations that include major refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and other testing facilities
Work with line management to proactively ensure compliance with government regulations, customer, and company requirements
Perform written program audits, track action items to closure, and assist local offices in completing necessary tasks
Inspect workplace environments, activities, and conditions to verify compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements
Measure and report on KPIs and utilize HSE systems to foster improved HSE performance improvement
Assist with and/or Investigate and document incidents with local teams, and develop meaningful corrective actions
Develop periodic written communications, such as ”Safety Flashes” and “Safety Toolbox Talks” to reinforce relevant topics
Identify problems related to safety/compliance, and present and implement solutions
Prepare periodic safety posters, safety meeting materials, newsletters, etc., to share with local offices
Develop and deliver training modules for HSE tasks
Complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner
Assist with the Driver Safety Dashboards, driver list, asset lists, and training to support Montrose’s Driver Safety Program, including periodic audits and follow-up.

Benefits

Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $60,000 – 80,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.