Safety Specialist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring an Safety Specialist to work onsite at a key clients’ facility in Reading, PA. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical capability and deep understanding of regulations, as well as business processes to help our client proactively address their EHS risks and challenges.  This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited-term role, with a duration of 3 months, extendable.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site health and safety support at client facilities such as training, review of change requests, incident investigations, and hazard reviews.
• Prepare technical reports and other deliverables.
• Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Assist in the development of solutions to technical and regulatory issues and concerns.
• Design and implement corporate H&S strategies and programs for safety, compliance auditing, safety management systems, process safety and risk management, high-impact training, and general compliance support. 

Requirements:

• BS/MS in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related science degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in working with significant industrial clients on regulatory compliance and sustainable H&S compliance programs, with emphasis on the manufacturing, and chemical sectors.
• Certification in field; ASP, CSP, CIH, or similar registration is desirable but not required.
• Passionate about EHS performance improvement with substantial experience with practical implementation.
• Solid understanding of the relevant local, state, and federal regulations and how they apply to heavy industry and capital projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Local candidates preferred. Per-diem will be provided for out of area candidates.