Safety Specialist

ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about joining an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Who are we? We are Montrose, 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 80 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3000 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, and 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 $60,000 - 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 Safety Specialist for Montrose, you will report to the Safety Manager. The Safety Specialist will support the health and safety team and the day-to-day safety performance for the U.S. Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Groups. The duties below are anticipated but may change based on the candidate's skillset and knowledgebase. In general, we share duties and projects based on need, so flexibility is vital to the success of the role:
Job Duties:

• Build interpersonal relationships with Safety Manager, Management and Line Supervision to achieve a high level of safety performance across the area of responsibility.
• Drive standardization of HSE practices through the teams to achieve continuous improvement in HSE performance
• Provide HSE support to customer locations that include major refineries, chemical plants, and power plants
• 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 complete necessary tasks.
• Inspect workplace environments, activities and conditions to verify compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements
• Measure and report on KPIs and utilize HSE systems to foster improved HSE performance improvement.
• Assist with and/or Investigate and document incidents with local teams and develop meaningful corrective actions
• Develop periodic written communications/"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, etc to share with local offices
• Develop and deliver training modules for HSE tasks
• Complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner
• Assist with the Driver Safety Dashboards, driver list, asset lists and training to support the Driver Safety Program, including periodic audits and follow-up.

Your Expertise and Skills

• Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required)
• 1-5 years relevant safety work experience (required)
• General knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements.
• Experience in Leak Detection and Repair a plus.
• Prior Health or Industrial Hygiene experience a plus.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks with competing priorities, is 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 is required.
• OSHA 30 hour training 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, 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 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 careers@montrose-env.com 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 are 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.
Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
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.