Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Who We Are KPA helps automotive businesses keep their people safe, protect their operations, and stay ahead of regulatory change with our 3 Pillars for Complete Compliance: Software, Consulting, and Training. Since 1986, KPA has helped automotive businesses navigate the complexities of compliance. Named as one of Built In Colorado’s Best Places to Work for seven years in a row, KPA is made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good. We’re here to help our clients build safe, thriving organizations, and we’re looking for people with a common goal to help us do it. Position Description As a member of the Risk Management team, the EHS Risk Management Consultant will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients to support their Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance. The objective of an EHS Risk Management Consultant is to minimize risk to increase profitability for the client. A professional, likable, persuasive, and customer service‑oriented demeanor is essential for success. Location This position will be based out of the employee’s home office and will require frequent visits to clients within the territory, including roughly 2–3 weeks of overnight travel per quarter. The role will be based out of Salt Lake City and service clients around the region. Important Note This is a bilingual position, so please only apply if you are bilingual in Spanish/English. Responsibilities Conduct onsite field audits to identify unsafe and non‑compliant situations related to OSHA, DOT, Fire Code, and EPA regulations, and provide mitigation and corrective action recommendations. Conduct employee trainings and moderate safety committee meetings. Build and maintain relationships with clients, auto dealer group management, and state dealer associations. Develop, implement, and monitor accident prevention programs, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous safe working conditions in accordance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations to assist the client in striving to achieve Zero Accident / lost time injuries. Help communicate and implement environmental management compliance systems. Assist with and/or prepare various compliance documentation as needed (e.g., Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Tier II reporting, OSHA 300 logs, EPA ID numbers, tank permitting, and SPCC Plans). Establish relationships with managers and management teams across many businesses. Complete new hire orientation training to be fully operational as a KPA Risk Management Consultant. Demonstrate exceptional industry and regulatory knowledge through onsite field audits, employee training, and regulatory interaction. Organize a quarterly visit schedule to maximize travel efficiency based on local and distant client groupings and service frequency. Build strong relationships with assigned clients, providing exceptional customer service in support of their EHS compliance. Support the ongoing growth of the company by working with the area Account Executive to identify sales opportunities with new and existing clients. Promote productive relationships with dealer group management for KPA clients and State Dealer Association Management. Maintain effective internal and external public relations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Safety Studies or related disciplines preferred. Minimum of three years of Environmental Health & Safety experience preferred. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally. Strong communication skills that build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Effective report writing skills and ability to clearly document and communicate via email, CRM, etc. Ability to meet deadlines, multi‑task and professionally deal with customers and external contacts. Strong computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, Microsoft Outlook, and phone/tablet applications. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus. Must have the ability to travel to client sites day‑to‑day, including overnight travel. Active driver’s license and insurance as required by law. Capacity to drive between client visits, typically 4 days per week. Driving time per day varies according to geography and scheduling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and stand on feet for a minimum of 6 hours per day. Capacity to receive and process audio signals and oral communication to ensure safety around heavy machinery and vehicles. Ability to see, recognize, and respond to potentially dangerous situations. Physical capability to bend, crouch, reach, and push/pull items up to 20 pounds. Ability to stay overnight in a hotel for multiple weeks per quarter, based on territory. Hybrid position with home office base and frequent client visits, including roughly 2–3 weeks of overnight travel per quarter. Position located in the Richmond, Oakland, Hayward, or Fremont area and services clients around the Bay Area. Annual base salary range between $70‑90k. Yearly bonus potential averaging around $4k. Allowance for travel. Benefits and Culture Don’t meet every job requirement? At KPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Please note that we may use AI tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes to help identify qualified candidates more efficiently. All decisions are reviewed by a human recruiter, and no hiring determination is made solely by automated means. As a growing company KPA values its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Paid and Floating Holidays, 401(k) with Company match and immediate vesting, Company‑funded Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and No‑cost Mental Health Benefits. 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