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Triumvirate Environmental · 3 weeks ago

Environmental Health & Safety Associate

Worcester, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27/hr - $30/hr

Triumvirate Environmental is a leading provider of services in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors, focusing on compliance management. The EHS Associate will conduct safety inspections, identify potential hazards, assist in the development of safety systems, and support hazardous waste programs while ensuring a safe working environment.

Environmental ConsultingRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace safety inspections according to a defined procedure, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, respirators, protective eyewear, or hardhats, according to applicable regulations. These inspections will engage workers and observing their work

Participate in the safety inspections and examinations of machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine guards, or scaffolding

Identify and measure potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixture, using calibrated scientific equipment and/or collecting samples according to a defined operating procedure. Then help implement appropriate control measures while updating standard operating procedures, such as adjustments to ventilation systems. As an example; measuring the effectiveness of engineered control systems such as fume hoods

Help investigate accidents and injuries, identifying causes and recommending remedial action

Write reports, including accident or ergonomic reports, and enter information on required Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping forms

Communicate with client personnel regarding workplace environmental health and safety issues, communicating and implementing corrective actions

Conduct routine EH&S safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, and fork truck operation

Assist in the development of specific areas of environmental and occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals

Support the hazardous waste and regulated medical waste programs including some waste handling, preparation of waste shipments, material handling, inspections, and record keeping

Qualification

HAZWOPER certificationOccupational Health degreeSafety inspectionsHazard identificationLift 60 poundsFlexible hoursCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related scientific field, such as Biology, Chemistry or Engineering

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated

Willingness to work in a variety of industry settings, client cultures and work locations

Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship

Must have a reliable form of transportation

Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC)

Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis

Ability to work overtime on a regular basis

Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday)

The EHS Associate frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety-sensitive