Environmental Health and Safety Consultant

The WSP Portland, ME office is seeking a motivated, Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist. The Portland office 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.

Key Responsibilities

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
  • Manufacturing or construction EH&S compliance experience preferred
  • Develop/update site specific EH&S compliance programs based on federal, state and local regulations, as well as, compliance with client company directives
  • Implement EH&S programs at client facilities serving as an EHS staff member for various clients
  • Conduct health and safety (H&S) audits/inspections, and provide recommendations for corrective actions
  • Assist 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
Role Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
  • A minimum of 10+ years of experience is preferred
  • Primary knowledge in OSHA regulations, as well as knowledge of EPA, MEDEP, DOT, MEDPH, 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 to project sites, including sites remote from the office, as part of on-site team
  • Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
  • 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
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • 30-hour OSHA General Industry Training or similar
  • Professional certification in EHS (CSP, ASP, OHST or similar)
  • Military experience
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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