Safety Specialist - Stack

Onterris Payroll, LLC; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris Payroll, LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist for our Stack Division. The role reports to the Safety Director and involves developing and auditing HSE programs across facilities including refineries and chemical plants.

Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally is required. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Safety or an Environmental field with 1–5 years of relevant experience and knowledge of OSHA requirements; stack testing and health/industrial hygiene experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required).
• 1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required).
• General knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements.
• Experience in Stack Testing a plus.
• Prior Health or Industrial Hygiene experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build interpersonal relationships with the Safety Director and senior leadership.
• Drive standardization of HSE practices to improve performance.
• Provide HSE support to customer locations including refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and other testing facilities.
• Work with line management to proactively ensure compliance with government regulations, customer, and company requirements.
• Perform written program audits, track action items to closure, and assist local offices in completing necessary tasks.
• Inspect workplace environments, activities, and conditions to verify compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements.
• Measure and report on KPIs and utilize HSE systems to foster improved HSE performance improvement.
• Assist with and/or investigate and document incidents with local teams, and develop meaningful corrective actions.
• Develop periodic written communications, such as Safety Flashes and Safety Toolbox Talks to reinforce relevant topics.
• Identify problems related to safety/compliance, and present and implement solutions.
• Prepare periodic safety posters, safety meeting materials, newsletters, etc., to share with local offices.
• Develop and deliver training modules for HSE tasks.
• Complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist with the Driver Safety Dashboards, driver list, asset lists.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Stack testing

Safety training

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Safety or Environmental

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. "For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Safety Specialist for our Stack Division, you will report to the Safety Director. The duties below are anticipated but may change based on the candidate's skillset and knowledge base. In general, we share duties and projects based on need, so flexibility is vital to the success of the role.

To thrive in this role

The compensation range for this role is $70k to $90k.

• Build interpersonal relationships with the Safety Director and senior leadership
• Drive standardization of HSE practices through the teams to achieve continuous improvement in HSE performance
• Provide HSE support to customer locations that include major refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and other testing facilities
• Work with line management to proactively ensure compliance with government regulations, customer, and company requirements
• Perform written program audits, track action items to closure, and assist local offices in completing necessary tasks
• Inspect workplace environments, activities, and conditions to verify compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements
• Measure and report on KPIs and utilize HSE systems to foster improved HSE performance improvement
• Assist with and/or investigate and document incidents with local teams, and develop meaningful corrective actions
• Develop periodic written communications, such as "Safety Flashes" and "Safety Toolbox Talks" to reinforce relevant topics
• Identify problems related to safety/compliance, and present and implement solutions
• Prepare periodic safety posters, safety meeting materials, newsletters, etc., to share with local offices
• Develop and deliver training modules for HSE tasks
• Complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner
• Assist with the Driver Safety Dashboards, driver list, asset lists

Your Expertise and Skills

• Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required)
• 1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required)
• General knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements
• Experience in Stack Testing a plus
• Prior Health or Industrial Hygiene experience a plus
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks with competing priorities, is required
• Knowledge and experience with, but not limited to, hands-on training is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related business applications/software is required
• OSHA 30-hour training a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in outdoor industrial settings, including climbing to and working on elevated platforms in accordance with OSHA/ANSI and other applicable safety standards
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate industrial facilities
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces when at other facilities or project locations
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally
• Ability to work at a desk and/or computer for extended hours

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.