Senior EHS Specialist

Kurita Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita Group seeks a Senior EHS Specialist to oversee safety during water treatment system construction in the U.S. You will ensure compliance with safety standards, provide training, and manage risk across on-site activities, reporting to the EHS leadership.

The role requires a 4-year safety-related degree, 5 years of safety experience, and OSHA certifications. The position is on-site with travel and a 90k–110k salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or a closely related field (or equivalent safety certifications).
• 5 years of relevant safety experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• OSHA 510 Certification for Construction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate site facilities, safety and health equipment and temporary installations in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments at the construction site to ensure a safe working environment.
• Provide safety training and guidance to workers and contractors as needed.
• Monitor and document compliance with safety standards and regulations throughout the construction process.
• Investigate and report safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in construction management meetings to address safety topics and communicate client safety requirements.
• Assist with reviewing site conditions against the project schedule and coordinate with contractors on safety matters.
• Support collection and consolidation of construction records related to safety.
• Promptly report safety concerns to management and ensure documentation and investigation as per policy.

Skills

OSHA regulations

MS Office

Safety best practices

Work order processing

KAI processes

Education

4-year degree in safety or related field

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

OSHA 510 Certification for Construction

Job description

Brief Description

Responsible for the safety oversight of the construction of water treatment systems. Able to manage and ensure the safety of construction activities for water treatment facilities in accordance with standards established by the customer, Kurita, and relevant U.S. regulations. The Senior EHS Specialist also performs safety related duties for the EHS team as assigned required.

Title

Senior EHS Specialist

Location

Phoenix

Travel

Up to 10%

Pay

$90,000 to $110,000

Responsibilities

• Plan, arrange, and coordinate site facilities, safety and health equipment, and temporary installations in strict compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local safety regulations, client requirements, and site rules.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments at the construction site to ensure a safe working environment.
• Provide safety training and guidance to workers and contractors as needed.
• Monitor and document compliance with safety standards and regulations throughout the construction process.
• Investigate and report safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in construction management meetings to address safety-related topics and communicate client safety requirements.
• Assist with reviewing site conditions against the project schedule and coordinating with contractors regarding safety matters.
• Support the collection and consolidation of construction records from contractors as related to safety.
• Work Location: On-site at the project site, 5 days per week.
• Travel: Some travel may be required to project sites outside Arizona.
• Promptly report to management any related safety and health concerns, including near-misses and incidents, and seek guidance as needed. Ensure all safety incidents are documented and investigated according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Additional EHS support and other duties assigned by Director, EHS & Quality

Qualifications

Education

• Prefer a 4-year degree in safety or a closely related field or a combination of safety certifications and experience

Experience

• 5 years of relevant safety experience
• EHS certification or BS in science or engineering field of study
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• OSHA 510 Certification for Construction

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of best safety practices for production environments
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience in timely processing of work orders/support requests
• Understanding of KAI business processes

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans And Individuals With Disabilities

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, climb or balance, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
• Able to spend significant time walking or standing on hard surfaces.

Nearest Major Market

Boise

Nearest Secondary Market

Meridian