Senior Safety Specialist (Safety Consulting-Advisory/Emergency Response)

Senior Safety Specialist A Senior Safety Specialist (Safety Consulting-Advisory/Emergency Response) participates as a member of the Health & Safety Services group. This position will be out of one of our North Little Rock (Arkansas) or Kemah (Texas) offices. The incumbent will perform safety activities including site safety assessments, safety policy/program development, manage safety services projects, and safety training development and delivery. In performing such duties, a Senior Safety Specialist will support clients in safety, compliance, risk assessment, and emergency response. The successful candidate will apply best practices and compliance requirements for safety to ensure the client's expectations are met. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage projects with minimal guidance and train client's employees as directed or requested. All Safety Supervisors shall maintain a response bag with the required PPE and appropriate clothing and be subject to on-call rotation 24/7 for emergency response and frequent, extended travel. The compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography. To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: Provide safety support to clients in the prevention of injuries and illnesses Provide safety support to clients to maintain regulatory and client safety compliance Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client's request or in support of TERP Perform duties safely to minimize threats to self and others in work settings with potential chemical, physical, biological, and safety hazards Perform (with minimal guidance) site safety activities, including, but not limited to, safety briefings and preparation/review of project- or site-specific health and safety plans Understand and explain the basic and with minimal guidance, the advanced concepts of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards to workers, the public, and the environment Demonstrable ability to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions regarding safety with minimal guidance Compile, review, and summarize scientific/technical data and literature Support other service areas as assigned and under the appropriate supervision Perform all duties according to the ethics of the Safety profession Demonstrate a professional attitude toward our clients, customers and co-workers which reflects favorably upon the company Perform such other duties as assigned. Your Expertise and Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or other related field. 5+ years' experience in a safety related role with preferable project management experience included Advanced computer and data management skills in a Windows-based platform (required) HAZWOPER certification (required – may be obtained post-employment) CSP certification (preferred) DISA and TWIC clearance (required – may be obtained post-employment) Current, valid, unrestricted driver's license (required) Ability to obtain a passport Completion of all job specific OSHA training Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including wearing a respirator Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure Ability to understand the basic safety and industrial hygiene concepts of and explain (with minimal guidance) the advanced concepts of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards to workers, the general public and the environment Ability to locate, understand and explain (with no guidance) the basic concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH and state OSHA agencies Ability to locate and understand the advanced concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH; and, with minimal guidance, explain such concepts Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete a project with minimal guidance. Maintain active involvement in industry and/or professional organizations, keeping current on new ideas and techniques within the field of safety Demonstrable ability (with minimal guidance) to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions Ability to function as an Emergency Response Team member when needed Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language Conducts work assignments of minimal complexity Contributes to specific Safety objectives and outcomes Works independently with little supervision Work Environment and Physical Requirements The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what's typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. Sitting, standing, and walking Lifting to 50 pounds several times a day Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary Keyboarding/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time Ability to drive non-commercial vehicles Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120 Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134 Wear partially or totally encapsulating personal protective equipment Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response May work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and equipment, and physical stress associated with wearing personal protective equipment May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level May work on land, sea, or air May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards Frequent, extended travel We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for individuals with disabilities. Onterris