HSE Consultant - Safety Management Systems

Safety Management Systems, a division of Acadian Companies, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of HSE Consultant in or around the Richmond, VA area. This position will provide overall administration, technical guidance, and leadership in complying, interpreting and implementing all regulatory requirements regarding Safety. 

Responsibilities to include:

Develop and maintain robust and sustainable EHS programs, processes and procedures to ensure applicable regulatory compliance
Develop, conduct, and coordinate, as appropriate, safety and environmental training for both managers and employees to promote self-management of safe work practices
Support regular, proactive audits, inspections and near miss reporting on the worksites to identify potential hazards and risks
Develop, implement and document effective, layered barriers for identified hazards, risks and consequences
Facilitate formal root cause analyses for serious near misses, incidents and other identified non-conformances
Develop, analyze and report key performance indicators to promote understanding of what EHS data is important and why


Requirements:

-Strong leadership ability related to work prioritization, direct execution and delegation where appropriate
-Experience in a formal environmental and/or safety management system
-5 or more years of relevant experience
-Motivated, self-managed professional with the ability to anticipate and react to the needs of multiple managers and organizational needs without direct supervision
-Ability to present and communicate at all levels of an organization
-Experience in manufacturing, laboratory or construction operations
-Bachelor’s degree in industrial / occupational safety, engineering or related field, or in place of a degree, relevant work experience may be substituted
-Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certification preferred
-Candidate must be willing to travel.

Acadian's Safety Management Systems (SMS) deploys registered paramedics specially trained as remote paramedics, HSE consultants, and on-site safety technicians, as well as offers an extensive array of regulatory and compliance training services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.