Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (Field Based)

ERM is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to work onsite at a key clients’ new construction facility in Gaffney, SC.

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical capability and deep understanding of regulations, as well as business processes to help our client proactively address their EHS risks and challenges.  This is a full-time (50+ hours per week) limited-term role, with a duration of 6 months, extendable.

 

Responsibilities:


* Provide on-site health and safety support at client facilities such as training, review of change requests, incident investigations, and hazard reviews.


* Prepare technical reports and other deliverables.


* Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.


* Assist in the development of solutions to technical and regulatory issues and concerns.


* Design and implement corporate H&S strategies and programs for safety, compliance auditing, safety management systems, process safety and risk management, high-impact training, and general compliance support.


* Conduct training, field coaching, and assessment for safety performance improvement projects.


* Support, as needed, environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance, environmental management system, sustainability, due diligence transaction, environmental compliance programs, contingency plans, multi-media permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, and wastewater.

 

Requirements:


* BS/MS in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related science degree preferred.


* Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in working with significant industrial clients on regulatory compliance and sustainable H&S compliance programs, with emphasis on the manufacturing, pharma, and hi-tech sectors.

Construction safety experience is required.


* Certification in field; CHST, CSP, CIH, PE, or similar registration is desirable but not required.


* Experience with LOTO, machine guarding and design reviews is required.


* Passionate about EHS performance improvement with substantial experience with practical implementation.


* Solid understanding of the relevant local, state, and federal regulations and how they apply to heavy industry and capital projects.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.


* Local candidates preferred.

Per-diem will be provided for out of area candidates.

Who We Are: 

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

 

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