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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Health & Safety Specialist (Finance)

The Opportunity:

Junior to Mid-Level H&S Specialist to provide health and safety support on environmental investigation and remediation projects, as well as supporting projects for commercial clients. Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the clients we service.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Impact:

Responsibilities:

• Help grow our current client base for H&S services and expand our H&S service offerings to existing and new clients.
• Maintaining and strengthening your expertise with health, safety and environmental regulations and standards, with an emphasis on federal OSHA regulations.
• Prepare and present employee health and safety training.
• Provide H&S technical expertise and support to assigned projects including preparing and reviewing project-specific Accident Prevention Plans and Site Safety and Health Plans, and occasional onsite H&S support.
• Other duties include developing/updating H&S SOPs and procedures, developing/conducting H&S training, evaluating subcontractor H&S qualification submissions, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, chemistry, toxicology, or related science required (Master's degree preferred).
• 3 - 5 years of professional safety and health experience.
• Previous military experience or working within the DoD preferred.

Qualifications & Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training (with appropriate annual 8-hour refresher courses).
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation/communication skills

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position requires ability to traverse in outdoor conditions, move and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and having to possibly remain in stationary position for extended periods of time and/or position oneself.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Majority of work will be in an office environment, with occasional project assignments that can involve travel, working extended hours, and working outdoors in conditions that may involve high heat and/or humidity or cold environments.

Language & Communication Skills: Must be fluent in the English language, verbal and written with strong technical writing skills.

Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills, plus algebra, calculating percentages, etc.

Other Skills: Competent in comprehensive safety and health practice for both General Industry and the Construction Industry. Competent in the practical application of sciences commonly associated with the professional fields of safety engineering and industrial hygiene, such as chemistry, physics, and basic human anatomy and physiology.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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