Sr. Health & Safety Consultant - PT/Flex

DEKRA North America; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join DEKRA North America as a Senior Health and Safety Consultant to help improve safety cultures, ensure compliance, and drive organizational change. This part-time, remote position focuses on leading safety initiatives, managing client relationships, and delivering expert consulting across diverse industry regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS experience in consulting, industry, or regulatory settings.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of DEKRA’s Safety products and services.
• Assess, audit, inspect client systems and operations.
• Prepare and deliver reports of findings to client teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a technical discipline

Job description

Sr. Health & Safety Consultant - PT/Flex

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A Day in the Life and the Impact You Will Make:

As a Senior Health and Safety Consultant at DEKRA, you will help save lives, prevent serious injuries, protect environmental resources, and strengthen client safety cultures by driving organizational change. You will lead initiatives to improve Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance through expert consulting and by developing services that meet evolving client needs. Your role will also focus on identifying safety consulting opportunities, designing solutions, and supporting clients in achieving safety compliance and excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of DEKRA’s proprietary Safety products and services.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in an array of Health and Safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including:
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise:

• OSHA General Industry and/or Construction Standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926)
• Hazard Communication & GHS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• Emergency Planning & Response (29 CFR 1910.38/120)
• Injury & Illness Recordkeeping (29 CFR 1904)
• DOT Hazmat Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–185)
• FDA and USDA compliance (if applicable to industry)
• EPA regulations related to worker safety (e.g., hazardous waste handling under RCRA)
• Programmatic and Risk Management Expertise:
• Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and Human Performance principles
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Risk Assessment Methodologies (e.g., bowtie, HAZOP, FMEA)
• Contractor Safety Management
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Development
• Confined Space Entry Programs
• Fall Protection Programs
• Safety Training Program Development and Delivery
• Cultural and Strategic Expertise:
• Safety Culture Assessments and Improvement Planning
• Leading Indicators and Safety Metrics
• Safety Leadership Coaching
• Root Cause Analysis (e.g., TapRooT, RCA, 5 Whys)
• ISO 45001 and Safety Management System Implementation
• Safety Auditing & Gap Assessments
• Mergers/Acquisition EHS Due Diligence
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients using DEKRA’s Safety solutions and in support of DEKRA EHS systems
• Assess, audit, inspect client systems and operations and offer corrective actions or improvements, where indicated
• Prepare and deliver reports of findings, recommendations, etc., to client safety and leadership teams
• Advise clients on best practices and tools to support continuous improvement in safety compliance and performance.
• Provide project management, sales support, and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Support marketing efforts through the creation of proposals, brochures, web content, and cost estimates.
• Represent DEKRA at conferences and events through thought leadership and presentations.
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in EHS or a technical discipline.
• Experience: 10+ years of EHS experience in consulting, industry, or regulatory settings with demonstrated program leadership.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is a plus
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated client relationship management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, across all organizational levels.
• Experience with organizational improvement initiatives (e.g., safety, quality).
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as a team player, and within client team as a contributing expert
• Experience with organizational initiatives in safety, quality methods or other organizational change processes/initiatives
• Excellent workshop facilitation, training, and presentation skills
• Experience managing large, complex projects
  
  

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to work in a variety of client locations/environments, including indoors/outdoors and on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work variable shifts as required by client operations.
• Ability to travel extensively, including prolonged driving and air travel.
• Capable of lifting 25–50 lbs (luggage).
• Extended periods of computer work and standing.
  
  

Travel Considerations:

• Domestic travel required, estimated up to 50%
  
  

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation: This position allows for hourly professional fees according to confirmed project work; with billable work rates ranging from $75 - $100 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including market location, position-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and placement in a specific consulting level based on experience and work history.

Additional Position Details:

• Reports to: HSE Consulting Manager
• Work Model: Remote
• Work Location: US-based Remote
• Supervises Others: No
• Status: Part-Time, Flexible
• FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  
  

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail], or call [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Public Safety

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