Senior EH&S 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

We are seeking a Senior EH&S (Environmental, Health and Safety) Specialist based in Santa Clarita, CA, Corona, CA or greater Los Angeles area who will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day safety performance and safety-related initiatives for our innovative and state-of-the-art water treatment technology at multiple customer sites. This individual will help support the operations team while leading by example and promoting a safety-first culture within the organization.

Annual salary ranging from $90,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Working Shift hours will typically be Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Occasional weekend and night support may be needed due to site demands. Up to 25% travel outside of the greater Los Angeles area.

Reporting to the Safety Director as a key member of the site team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Maintain and update site Health and Safety Plans, Job Hazards Analyses, Emergency Response Plans, and other safety documentation.
• Assist with the planning and development of safety documentation for field projects.
• Deliver, coordinate, and/or track internal and third party safety and operational training. Ensure staff keep current with required project safety training.
• Conduct site safety orientation for new staff.
• Periodically observe work to ensure it conforms to defined safe work protocols.
• Develop and deliver weekly safety toolbox talks.
• Help drive Good Catch and Incident reporting.
• Coordinate and participate in investigations and corrective actions for injuries, near miss incidents, property damage, and environmental incidents. Monitor timely closure of corrective actions and communicate lessons learned to the broader site team.
• Conduct, track, and/or verify periodic inspections of safety related equipment (e.g., eye wash/drench shower, first aid kit, fall protection equipment, telehandler, fire extinguishers, etc.)
• Conduct periodic site audits to ensure compliance and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain PPE inventories (i.e., respirator cartridges, high vis vest, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses).
• Maintain air monitoring equipment including bump testing and calibration and assist with Industrial Hygiene Monitoring.
• Facilitate and track medical clearance (i.e., respirators and HAZWOPER exams). Execute respirator fit tests.
• Assist with and ensure irregular work is thoroughly reviewed for safety requirements and execute appropriately.
• Help drive implementation and execution of divisional safety program to help achieve operational success.
• Maintain safety transparency with off-site leadership.

Your Expertise and Skills

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required) with 1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required) OR
• High School Diploma or higher with 10-15 years or relevant safety work experience
• General knowledge of Federal and CAL OSHA and US OSHA requirements
• Experience working in the environmental industry preferred
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour training (w/current 8 hour if applicable).
• Prior Occupational 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 alongside Site Operations Leadership
• Must have valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial setting
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces when at other facilities or project locations
• Ability to work at a desk and/or computer and/or be in the field 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.