Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Reports To:

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will report to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager. (EHS)

Job Description:

Precision Environmental Company is seeking educated individuals interested in Environmental Health & Safety Career. This role would include performing jobsite compliance audits, delivering hazard trainings, assisting in developing site-specific safety plans/work plans, and conducting job hazard analyses. This role will be within Precision Environmental’s Safety Team with potential for future promotion. Time will be spent 50% field and 50% office.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Conduct compliance inspections on jobsites
• Assist safety team in developing site-specific safety plans and/or work plans
• Assist in industrial hygiene monitoring
• Develop job hazard analyses and assist with communicating to crews
• Report corrective actions for instances of non-compliance
• Research different regulatory topics relevant to future and ongoing work
• Deliver relevant hazard awareness trainings to crews

Mandatory Qualifications:

• High School Diploma & 2-year associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution in relevant topics: Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Safety & Health Studies, Environmental Science, etc.
• Open to travel and overtime work hours.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record. Company vehicles shall be made available for work related travel. Per diem provided for out of town travel.
• Criminal and Motor Vehicle background checks conducted for all applicants.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and may need to wear appropriate respiratory protection.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, & Excel and Adobe Acrobat PDF programs.
• Employee must be self-motivated. Must have ability to handle multiple different job responsibilities and open to taking on new responsibilities based on the company’s needs.
• Employee must possess the ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in relevant topics: Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Safety & Health Studies, Environmental Science, etc.
• Experience using industrial hygiene (IH) monitoring and sampling equipment. Interest in learning different IH equipment uses and functions.
• Willingness to learn about the environmental/demolition industry and conduct environmental audits of jobsites with the following potential hazards: asbestos, lead, mold, silica, nuisance dust, etc.
• Willingness to pursue Continued Educational Credits (CEU) and/or professional certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EHS: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Independence, OH 44131 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person