Bilingual EHS Risk Consultant – Bay Area Travel

KPA; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health benefits

Job summary

KPA is seeking an EHS Risk Management Consultant to join our Risk Management team. This role focuses on building client relationships, conducting onsite audits for OSHA, DOT, Fire Code and EPA compliance, and delivering training across the Bay Area.

Based in a home office with 2–3 weeks of overnight travel each quarter, the position requires bilingual English/Spanish, strong communication, and the ability to travel to client sites regularly in the Richmond, Oakland, Hayward or Fremont area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Safety Studies or related disciplines preferred
• Minimum of three years of Environmental Health & Safety experience preferred
• Must have the 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 effectively and professionally deal with customers and external contacts to the Company
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite field audits aimed at identifying unsafe and non-compliant situations related to OSHA, DOT, Fire Code, and EPA regulations. Provide mitigation and corrective action recommendations
• Conduct employee trainings with client employees and management teams, 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 (i.e., Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Tier II reporting, OSHA 300 logs, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ID numbers, tank permitting, and Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans)

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

CRM system

MS Office

Job description

KPA is seeking an EHS Risk Management Consultant to join our Risk Management team. This role focuses on building client relationships, conducting onsite audits for OSHA, DOT, Fire Code and EPA compliance, and delivering training across the Bay Area.

Based in a home office with 2–3 weeks of overnight travel each quarter, the position requires bilingual English/Spanish, strong communication, and the ability to travel to client sites regularly in the Richmond, Oakland, Hayward or Fremont area.