Environmental Health and Safety Professional

Associates Systems; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Long-term disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Associates Systems in New Jersey is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Professional to ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, lead safety programs, and conduct inspections in construction or industrial settings.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in EHS, and prefers CSP or ASP certification along with a related Bachelor's degree. Candidates should be able to manage multiple projects and deliver effective training.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety within construction, industrial plants or similar industries
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in environmental health and safety, preferably in construction or industrial setting

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety programs to meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Conduct regular workplace health and safety assessments and make recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and education on health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all health and safety activities, including training records and accident reports.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Environmental health & safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Professional

• Experience in a safety role within construction, industrial plants or similar industries
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in environmental health and safety, preferably in a construction or industrial setting.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional ensures workplace safety and environmental compliance by developing safety programs, conducting inspections, and investigating incidents to meet OSHA and EPA regulations. They identify hazards, provide safety training, manage hazardous materials, and implement corrective actions to prevent accidents.

Enable the owners/operators to meet standards to do work on projects

Ability to handle multiple projects a plus

• Develop and implement health and safety programs to meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Conduct regular workplace health and safety assessments and make recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and education on health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all health and safety activities, including training records and accident reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field a plus

• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and control chemical, physical, and biological.
• Develop and deliver training programs on topics such as emergency response, hazardous material handling, and proper equipment usage.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Create and update safety protocols, emergency response plans, and environmental compliance procedures.

• Offered health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• long term disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• any applicable federal and state sick leave

Pay range open to negotiation