Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Staff Geologist

EnSafe is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Staff Geologist/Engineer for its Hartford, CT office. The role involves supporting EHS compliance, conducting site inspections, preparing regulatory reports, and delivering training programs. Candidates should have a BS in a related field and 2-7 years of EHS experience. The position requires strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and willingness to travel locally (30-40%) for field assignments.
EnSafe is accepting applications for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist/Staff Geologist/Engineer based out of EnSafe’s Hartford, CT office.

EnSafe is an employee-owned global environmental consulting and engineering firm. We strive to provide cutting-edge, creative solutions for our clients. EnSafe specializes in custom solutions in Environmental Management and Planning, Civil Design Engineering, Environmental Restoration, Natural & Water Resources, Health & Safety, and Technology with offices operating within the U.S.

What We Are Looking For

As an EHS Specialist/Staff Geologist/Engineer, you will work on a wide range of projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

What You Will Be Doing:
• Supporting customer compliance with EHS regulations and standards
• Preparing and submitting regulatory reports in addition to documentation (e.g. EPCRA Tier 2 and Form R, etc.)
• Gathering, organizing, summarizing, and reporting environmental and/or health and safety data for our clients
• Conducting site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and identify corrective actions
• Developing and delivering EHS training programs
• Performing site investigation activities including sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, indoor air, soil gas, drinking water, and building materials
• Conducting personal and area industrial hygiene surveys
• Performing risk assessments addressing process hazards
• Manage field documentation and writing technical reports

Qualifications:
• Minimum of a BS in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Geology, Engineering, or related scientific field
• 2-7 years of experience in EHS compliance or consulting
• Strong data management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Programs including Word and Excel
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to travel frequently for field assignments (local travel 30-40% of the time, regional travel with some overnight stays)
• Experience with multimedia environmental sampling methods
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with on-site safety inspections/audits, LOTO, machine guarding, confined spaces and JSAs
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with large industries, federal facilities, or superfund sites is a plus
• Certification for Asbestos and Lead Inspector is a plus
• Professional registration, certification, GIS, geotechnical, and/or geophysics experience are a plus

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com