Safety Specialist

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Safety Specialist for our Stack Division, you will report to the Safety Director. The duties below are anticipated but may change based on the candidate’s skillset and knowledge base. In general, we share duties and projects based on need, so flexibility is vital to the success of the role

The compensation range for this role is $70k to $90k.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

Build interpersonal relationships with the Safety Director and senior leadership

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, power plants, and other testing facilities

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 in completing 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, such as “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, newsletters, 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

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required)

1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required)

General knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements

Experience in Stack Testing 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 a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

Ability to work in outdoor industrial settings, including climbing to and working on elevated platforms in accordance with OSHA/ANSI and other applicable safety standards

Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate industrial facilities

Ability to wear a respirator

Ability to walk on uneven surfaces when at other facilities or project locations

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally

Ability to work at a desk and/or computer for extended hours

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com .