Synopsis

SLR International Corporation is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to support our east coast operations.

Under the direction of the US HSE Manager, the HSE Specialist will be primarily responsible for promoting and supporting a strong internal HSE culture across the US SLR business, with a focus on the east coast and central states where SLR is growing rapidly. This position will be based primarily out of our Cheshire or Glastonbury, CT offices but may require regular travel to other offices in the central US and East Coast.

In addition, the ideal candidate will participate in some client-facing projects such as compliance assessments, general industry and construction safety support and industrial hygiene. The expected balance will be 70% internal support and 30% client work.

Key Responsibilities

• Along with operational managers the candidate will provide leadership, direction and motivation to individual Office HSE Coordinators, supervisors, and general staff members concerning meeting SLR HSE program requirements
• Promote at all levels, pragmatic decisions and actions that protect health and safety
• Lead risk assessments on work being performed by our staff and advise on the appropriate controls and corrective actions
• Perform occasional project assessments to ensure safety risks are being managed
• Work closely with the US HSE Manager concerning design, implementation and maintenance of the SLR HSE program
• Serve as a member of the local Office Safety Committee and provide guidance to the members concerning meeting SLR, client and regulatory HSE requirements
• Communicate SLR's HSE policies and procedures to employees and contractors
• Promote pro-active reporting and sharing of hazards and actions that can lead to safety improvements, as set out in SLR Behavior Based Safety program
• Adhere to the requirements of SLR Incident Reporting and Notification program in regard to prompt reporting of injuries and other incidents and ensuring proper medical attention is provided to injured employees
• Conduct in-person and virtual ergonomic assessments of workstations; implement corrective actions
• Support the integration of SLRs HSE programs into newly joined businesses
• Assist with incident investigations and closure of associated action items as directed
• Assist with identifying employee training needs to meet regulatory, SLR and client requirements
• Assist with development of HSE-related training materials to address SLR and client requirements
• Provide and/or facilitate both in-person classroom and virtual training (MS Teams, Skype, etc.) to SLR staff members as needed to meet regulatory, SLR, and client requirements
• Conduct HSE program orientations of newly hired employees
• Assist as directed with managing vendor pre-qualifications databases (ISNetWorld, Avetta, )
• Assist with the development and implementation of office emergency action plans for their region
• Occasionally participate in project related work for our broad client base within the United States

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Health and Safety or related field required
• 3+years of growing responsibilities in implementing and managing HSE programs
• Strong knowledge of US Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Self-starter capable of working under minimal supervision
• Pragmatic and cost- effective approach to tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or master's degree in Health and Safety or related field preferred
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• OSHA-related training (Hazwoper, 10- or 30-hour Construction or General Industry)
• Experience in the consulting environment

About SLR

SLR is a professional consulting and advisory firm that has been advising clients for over 20 years. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 1400 people delivering client solutions across five regions.

In the United States, SLR has nearly 500 employees located throughout 28 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities. SLR's professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists. We work for clients throughout our six primary business sectors: Oil and Gas, Mining, Industry, Infrastructure, Built Environment and Power.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, flexible spending account, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

SLR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/slrcareers/jobs/1498408-382148