Safety Specialist - Stack

Onterris; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Safety Specialist for our Stack Division to join a safety‑driven team dedicated to protecting people and the environment. You will report to the Safety Director and help drive standardization of health, safety, and environmental practices across client sites including refineries, chemical plants, and power facilities.

The role emphasizes hands‑on audits, training development, KPI measurement, and proactive regulatory compliance.

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 is a plus.
• Prior Health or Industrial Hygiene experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business applications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build interpersonal relationships with the Safety Director and senior leadership.
• Drive standardization of HSE practices through the teams to achieve continuous improvement.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field

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.

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

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• 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

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• 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

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• 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

#LI-KJ1 #LI-MEG

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.

At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots‑on‑the‑ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D