DescriptionThis Opportunity
The WSP Chelmsford office is seeking a motivated, Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant to support our Central New England Team. The Chelmsford and Boston offices include a multi-disciplinary environmental, health & safety consulting team including engineers, scientists, and health and safety professionals. WSP offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US.
Your Impact
This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers, scientists and health & safety professionals in support of client driven EH&S programs and systems which requires the following skills/experience for the position roles/responsibilities:
- Demonstrated task management skills
- Environmental, health & safety (EH&S) compliance experience
- Understanding of federal, state and local regulatory programs
- Laboratory EH&S and compliance experience
- Developing/updating site specific EH&S compliance programs based on federal, state and local regulations, as well as compliance with client company directives
- The ability to implement EH&S programs at client facilities serving as an EH&S staff member
- Conducting EH&S audits/inspections, and providing recommendations for corrective actions
- Assisting with EH&S management systems development, including drafting of standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training programs
- Assist with the management of hazardous waste, satellite area inspections, and training.
- Implement site specific EH&S programs and conduct training, including but not limited to, Hazard Communication, PPE, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biosafety, Respiratory Protection, etc.
- Assist with industrial hygiene related projects, including personal air sampling, noise, indoor air quality assessment, surface wipe sampling, qualitative assessments, etc.
- Be motivated, outgoing, and able to interact with employees of different backgrounds and within various different industry settings
- Conduct job safety analyses for jobs/tasks performed within various different industry settings
- Conduct incident investigations for clients following incidents occurring at client sites
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in health & safety or related field
- 1 to 3 years of related job experience
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, as well as knowledge of EPA, MADEP, DOT, MADPH, MADPS, and other federal, state, and local regulations
- Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Strong organizational abilities
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Ability to travel frequently to project sites, including sites remote from the office, as part of on-site team
- Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if required
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability/desire to lead tasks
- Self-starter and fast learner
Preferred Qualifications:
- OSHA HAZWOPER Training
- RCRA / DOT Training
- Life Science sector experience
- Good working knowledge of chemical and biological safety
- Professional certification in EHS (CSP, ASP, OHST or similar)
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