EHS Specialist - III (Senior)

WorkLlama, Inc.; West Point (MS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Ergonomist for a hybrid role in West Point, PA. The ideal candidate will conduct ergonomic evaluations, develop risk assessments, and collaborate with internal teams to improve workplace safety. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and certification as a Professional Ergonomist. The role offers flexible hours and does not require travel.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Professional Ergonomist or work under direct oversight of a CPE.
• Strong proficiency in conducting Ergonomic Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic evaluations across various work environments.
• Perform on-site assessments; document findings and recommendations.
• Develop color-coded ergonomic risk maps.

Skills

Ergonomic Risk Assessments

Risk Mapping

Physical Demands Analyses

Functional Job Descriptions

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Tools

VelocityEHS Industrial Ergonomic Software

Job description

Senior Ergonomist

Location: Hybrid, West Point, PA
Schedule: Up to 30 hours/week | No Overtime
Duration: June – October 2025

Education & Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) required
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) – Preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Preferred

Required Experience & Skills

• Must be a Certified Professional Ergonomist or work under direct oversight of a CPE
• Strong proficiency in conducting Ergonomic Risk Assessments (ERAs) using VelocityEHS Industrial Ergonomic Software
• Capable of developing and delivering:
• Ergonomic Risk Mapping (ERM)
• Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs)
• Functional Job Descriptions (FJDs)
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and document ergonomic risks using digital video, photography, weights, measurements, and employee/supervisor input
• Ability to recommend effective engineering, administrative, and behavioral controls to reduce ergonomic risk and improve productivity
• Experience with creating highly visual documentation showing risk scenarios and proposed abatement strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic evaluations across various work environments (lab, warehouse, production areas)
• Perform on-site assessments; document findings and recommendations in formal reports
• Provide detailed FJDs and PDAs to be integrated into HR job profiles
• Develop color-coded ergonomic risk maps to help stakeholders visualize areas of concern
• Collaborate with internal teams across facilities, operations, and maintenance
• Ensure use of proper PPE where required (e.g., GMP clothing, safety glasses, lab coat, safety shoes)

Additional Information

• No travel required
• No handling of negotiables (cash)
• No lifting or climbing involved
• Not a final decision-making role
• Must be able to work in and visit non-office environments
• This is a 100% hybrid role with flexible hours