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Environmental Health & Safety Associate  

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Associate to join our Midwest team.

As an EH&S Associate you will assist clients in protecting their employees, contractors and customers and to safeguard the work and surrounding environment.

Working under the direction of the client EH&S staff, the EH&S Associate will help to design, implement, and evaluate safety programs, testing and inspecting the operating environment, conducting training, and act as a delivery resource to support a robust EH&S operation. 

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.   

This position reports to a Regional EHS Director. This role is onsite at assigned clients in the greater Chicago area.

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. 
• 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.

Basic Requirements: 

• 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 and criminal background check
• Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday) and overtime as necessary
  

Preferred Requirements: 

• Prior relevant industry experience 
• Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification

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Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!   

To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website!  

Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Triumvirate does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

If you have a disability and need accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at https://www.triumvirate.com/contact or call us at 888-834-9697.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To view our California Privacy Notice and Policy, click here.