Safety Professional- CHST Certified Preferred

Looking to take the next step in your safety career?

We have exciting opportunities for safety professionals with various experience levels and certifications to work on various, projects, throughout California and the US.

Essel Environmental is the go-to resource for responsive, high-quality environmental, engineering and emergency response services.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project managers in the preparation of site-specific safety documentation JHA’s, H&S plans, reports, and permits
• Conduct continuous worksite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify non-compliance issues and implement the necessary preventive or mitigating measures
• Maintain current knowledge on safety rules, regulations, and laws to ensure all projects comply with company safety policies, client requirements, and adherence to regulatory safety laws
• Communicate with various safety representatives and other governing bodies as it relates to project-specific health and safety.
• Identify metrics that can be used to support safety, safe practices, and employee engagement
• Record and investigate near-misses to determine root causes
• Ensure personnel have appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and that the equipment is used correctly
• Share information, suggestions, and observations with the project manager to create consistency in safety procedures throughout the project
• Conduct daily safety meetings and the necessary site-specific safety orientations
• Assess subcontractor safety plans and JHA’s
• Attend project planning meetings and collaborate with project managers
• Monitor safety-related documents, reports, and issues to keep them updated

• At least 3 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role.
• OSHA 10, 30 – Construction Industry Certified.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards
• Computer literate

Preferred cortications:

• Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Additional safety certifications desired (CSST, ASP to CSP)
• 40 – Hour HAZWOPER Training
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, preferred