Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant - WSP USA

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

The WSP Chelmsford office is seeking a motivated, Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant to support our Central New England Team.  The Chelmsford and Boston offices includes a multi-disciplinary environmental, health & safety consulting team including engineers, scientists, and health and safety professionals. WSP offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US. 

Your Impact

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers, scientists and health & safety professionals to address complex environmental challenges and requires the following skills/experience for the position roles/responsibilities:

• Demonstrated task management skills
• Environmental, health & safety (EH&S) compliance experience
• Understanding of federal, state and local regulatory programs 
• Laboratory EH&S and compliance experience
• Developing/updating site specific EH&S compliance programs based on federal, state and local regulations, as well as, compliance with client company directives
• Have the ability to implement EH&S programs at client facilities serving as an EHS staff member for various clients
• Conducting health and safety (H&S) audits/inspections, and providing recommendations for corrective actions
• Assisting with H&S management systems development, including drafting of standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training programs
• Assist with the management of hazardous waste, including waste characterization, satellite area inspections, training, and correspondence with government agencies
• Develop and conduct site specific EH&S training programs, including but not limited to, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biosafety, Fall Protection, Ladder
• Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Respiratory Protection, RCRA/DOT, HAZWOPER, etc.
• Assist with industrial hygiene related projects, including personal air sampling, indoor air quality assessment, surface wipe sampling, facility decommissioning, qualitative assessments, etc.
• Be motivated, outgoing, and have the ability to interact with employees within various different industry settings
• Conduct job safety analyses for jobs/tasks performed within various different industry settings
• Conduct incident investigations for clients following incidents occurring at client sites

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• Primary knowledge in OSHA regulations, as well as knowledge of EPA, MADEP, DOT, MADPH, MADPS, MWRA, and other federal, state, and local regulations
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Strong organizational abilities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites, including sites remote from the office, as part of on-site team
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if required
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
• Life Science sector experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training
• Professional certification in EHS (CSP, ASP, OHST or similar)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability/desire to lead tasks
• Attention to detail
• Self starter and fast learner
  
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