Senior EH&S Specialist

Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies • Santa Clarita, CA

9h • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about health, safety, and the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you! Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 3,000 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. We are seeking a Senior EH&S (Environmental, Health and Safety) Specialist based in Santa Clarita, CA who will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day safety performance and safety-related initiatives for our innovative and state-of-the-art water treatment technology at a customer site. This individual will help support the operations team while leading by example and promoting a safety-first culture within the organization. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: 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 $90,000-$110,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography Working Shift hours will typically me Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Occasional weekend and night support may be needed due to site demands. 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 a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

Requirements

• Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required) with 1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required) OR High School Diploma or higher with 10-15 years or relevant safety work experience
• General knowledge of Federal and CAL OSHA requirements
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour training (w/current 8 hour if applicable).
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks with competing priorities, is required
• 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 alongside Site Operations Leadership
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial setting
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces when at other facilities or project locations
• Ability to work at a desk and/or computer and/or be in the field for extended hours

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the environmental industry preferred
• Prior Occupational Health or Industrial Hygiene experience a plus
• Knowledge and experience with, but not limited to, hands-on training is a plus
• OSHA 30-hour training a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the site Health and Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analyses, Emergency Response Plan, and other safety documentation.
• Deliver, coordinate, and/or track third party safety and operational training.
• Ensure staff keep current with required project safety training.
• Conduct site safety orientation for new staff.
• Periodically observe work to ensure it conforms to defined safe work protocols.
• Develop and deliver weekly safety toolbox talks.
• Help drive Good Catch and Incident reporting.
• Coordinate and participate in investigations and corrective actions for injuries, near miss incidents, property damage, and environmental incidents.
• Monitor timely closure of corrective actions and communicate lessons learned to the broader site team.
• Conduct, track, and/or verify periodic inspections of safety related equipment (e.g., eye wash/drench shower, first aid kit, fall protection equipment, telehandler, fire extinguishers, etc.)
• Maintain PPE inventories (i.e., respirator cartridges, high vis vest, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses).
• Maintain air monitoring equipment including bump testing and calibration.
• Facilitate and track medical clearance (i.e., respirators and HAZWOPER exams).
• Execute respirator fit tests.
• Conduct monthly site compliance assessment.
• Assist with and ensure irregular work is thoroughly reviewed for safety requirements and execute appropriately.
• Help drive implementation and execution of divisional safety program to help achieve operational success.
• Maintain safety transparency with off-site leadership.

Benefits

• 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 a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees