Health & Safety Specialist - Emission Services

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about joining an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!”, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Who are we? We are Montrose Environmental Group, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Mission is : To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our principles : We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders.

We care for the well-being of our people and offer :

Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges

An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

Competitive compensation package : annual salary ranging from $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401k with a competitive 4% employer match

Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work / life balance

A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Health & Safety Specialist for Emission Services Division, you will report to the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Director. The Health & Safety Specialist will support the health and safety team and the day-to-day safety performance for the Emission Services Division, which includes the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and Real-time Air business lines.

The ideal candidate must be able to physically work from the Bakersfield, CA or Santa Ana, CA offices.

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 :

Build interpersonal relationships with the EHS Director and Emission Services Operations Management to achieve a high level of safety performance across the area of responsibility

Drive standardization of EHS practices through the teams to achieve continuous improvement in EHS performance

Provide EHS 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 / Audit workplace environments, activities, and conditions to verify compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements

Measure and report on KPIs and utilize EHS systems to foster improved EHS 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 EHS tasks

Complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner

When not traveling, must physically work from most proximate office a minimum of three (3) days per week, based on business demand

Your Expertise and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required)

1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required)

General knowledge of Federal / State OSHA and OHS / Provincial requirements

Experience in with LDAR / OGI services, a plus

Prior Occupational Health or Industrial Hygiene experience, a plus

Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks with competing priorities (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 (required)

OSHA 10-hour, 30-hour, and / or 40-hour HAZWOPER, a plus

Graduated Safety Professional (GSP) and / or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credentials, a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate industrial facilities.

Ability to work from heights and 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-growth company. You your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

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Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.