Principal Health and Safety Consultant

Principal Health and Safety Consultant

Edge Engineering and Science LLC is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Managing Consultant to play a key role in supporting and advancing our clients' strategic HSE initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional eager to expand their impact in a consulting environment, partnering with organizations across the manufacturing, oil and gas, and chemical production industries among others.

At EDGE, our vision is to become a leader in the environmental consulting industry. In order to achieve that goal, we need ambitious leaders and life-long learners on our team. To attract and retain these bright individuals, we offer meaningful, challenging work, competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Perhaps most importantly, we foster an internal culture full of energy and camaraderie in which our employees have the freedom and support to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments and incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective prevention strategies.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans to address incidents and improve safety performance.
• Solve complex technical and regulatory challenges across diverse industrial environments.
• Design and implement corporate health and safety strategies and programs.
• Develop and enhance safety and industrial hygiene programs, including comprehensive exposure assessments to protect worker health.
• Conduct onsite audits to identify unsafe or non-compliant conditions related to OSHA, DOT, Fire Code, and EPA regulations, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Deliver engaging training sessions for employees and management and facilitate safety committee meetings.
• Lead and mentor technical teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Manage projects to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to ongoing business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Certification as a Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist.
• 810+ years of experience in safety and risk management (consulting environment preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience in the oil and gas, chemical, or manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated client relationship management and business development skills.

EDGE is dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent in the market. The ideal candidate for this role must demonstrate strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to foster positive relationships internally, with clients, and with contractors. Proficiency in technical writing and problem-solving is essential. Moreover, the candidate should exhibit a genuine passion for environmental consulting, a commitment to technical excellence and quality, and a mindset geared towards continuous learning and personal development.

While we have the capacity to serve clients across the United States, our company maintains a close-knit, small-company atmosphere. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers every team member to contribute ideas, fostering personal and professional growth.

The diverse needs of our clients ensure that every project is intriguing and offers opportunities for innovation at all levels. Employees take on significant responsibilities and gain a breadth of experience rarely found in positions elsewhere in our industry.

Our corporate leadership is actively involved in every major project, fostering a close relationship between management and staff. We promote a culture of collaboration, creativity, and internal advancement, recognizing and rewarding success from within the organization.

Benefits

EDGE offers competitive compensation packages tailored to individual experience levels. In addition, we provide comprehensive employee benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• Bonus plan

Please note: EDGE will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H?1B visa, OPT, etc.) to fill this position