Job Title: Senior Environmental Health & Safety Consultant - CIH - 651897
Location: Greater Boston Area
Pay Range: $115,000 - $150,000/year
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, standard business hours; flexible/remote work based on client and project needs
Type of Employment: Permanent Hire
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs including on-location gyms, PTO and holidays, extensive training and professional development, mentorship and career planning, relocation opportunities, and auto/home insurance discounts.
The Planet Group is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Consultant - CIH for a growing company in the Environmental Health & Safety / Industrial Hygiene consulting industry . Qualified candidates must have an active CIH certification, 5-10+ years of EHS experience, a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field, and hands-on experience with air, noise, chemical, and industrial hygiene exposure monitoring. Candidates with professional consulting experience and experience supporting third-party clients are strongly preferred.
Job Description
The Senior Environmental Health & Safety Consultant will report to a Regional EHS Director and provide environmental health and safety consulting services to assigned clients throughout the Greater Boston area. This is a project-based consulting position that offers flexibility to work from home when not traveling to client sites.
The consultant will also participate in client development activities and will spend approximately 20% of their time supporting client development initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities
Measure occupational and environmental hazards, including noise and ergonomics, using calibrated scientific equipment and established procedures.
Collect samples of dust, vapors, gases, and other potential exposures according to defined operating procedures.
Conduct air, noise, chemical, and industrial hygiene exposure monitoring.
Evaluate the effectiveness of engineered control systems, including fume hoods and ventilation systems.
Inspect and examine machinery and equipment, including lifting devices, machine guards, scaffolding, and other workplace systems.
Conduct workplace safety inspections and evaluate the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, protective eyewear, hardhats, and other required PPE.
Interact with employees and observe work activities to identify potential safety and health hazards.
Identify potential accident and health hazards, including toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures, and assist with implementing appropriate control measures.
Evaluate and recommend adjustments to ventilation systems and other engineering controls when necessary.
Investigate accidents and injuries, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective and remedial actions.
Communicate directly with client personnel regarding workplace safety issues and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct routine EHS safety training, including new employee orientation, hazard communication, forklift/fork truck training, and other safety programs independently.
Prepare written reports, including accident investigation reports, and complete required OSHA recordkeeping documentation.
Assist with developing and maintaining occupational health and safety management systems, including policies, procedures, manuals, and related documentation.
Design and implement industrial hygiene sampling strategies using accepted methodologies and standards, including NIOSH, OSHA, and ACGIH.
Support client relationships and participate in business development activities.
Travel to client sites throughout the Greater Boston area as project needs require.
Requirements
Active Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification from the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (formerly…