Safety Professional- CHST Certified Preferred

• Looking to take the next step in your safety career?
• We have exciting opportunities for safety professionals with various experience levels and certifications to work on various, projects, throughout California and the US.
• Essel Environmental is the go-to resource for responsive, high-quality environmental, engineering and emergency response services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers in the preparation of site-specific safety documentation JHA’s, H&S plans, reports, and permits
• Conduct continuous worksite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify non-compliance issues and implement the necessary preventive or mitigating measures
• Maintain current knowledge on safety rules, regulations, and laws to ensure all projects comply with company safety policies, client requirements, and adherence to regulatory safety laws
• Communicate with various safety representatives and other governing bodies as it relates to project-specific health and safety.
• Identify metrics that can be used to support safety, safe practices, and employee engagement
• Record and investigate near-misses to determine root causes
• Ensure personnel have appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and that the equipment is used correctly
• Share information, suggestions, and observations with the project manager to create consistency in safety procedures throughout the project
• Conduct daily safety meetings and the necessary site-specific safety orientations
• Assess subcontractor safety plans and JHA’s
• Attend project planning meetings and collaborate with project managers
• Monitor safety-related documents, reports, and issues to keep them updated

Requirements

• At least 3 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role.
• OSHA 10, 30 – Construction Industry Certified.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards
• Computer literate

Preferred cortications

• Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Additional safety certifications desired (CSST, ASP to CSP)
• 40 – Hour HAZWOPER Training
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, preferred