Health and Safety Specialist at undefined

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will support the development, implementation, and oversight of Bay West’s health and safety programs. You’ll partner with field staff, project managers, and leadership to ensure that all operations meet or exceed federal, state, and company safety standards, contributing directly to our culture of safety excellence.

This is an in-person, office-based position with the potential to work at project locations as needed to support field operations.

Your Key Responsibilities 

Health & Safety Planning and Oversight

• Review, edit, and approve Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs) and Emergency Response Incident Action Plans (IAPs).
• Apply in-depth knowledge of chemical exposures to ensure proper protection measures are in place before project initiation.
• Determine appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection for diverse field scenarios.
• Conduct exposure assessments using validated sampling and analytical methods, including real-time instrumentation for chemical, physical, and biological stressors.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Interpret and apply occupational health and safety regulations to daily operations, considering each project’s unique variables.
• Lead and oversee Bay West’s Respiratory Protection Program, including monthly inspections of SCBAs and SARs.
• Provide expertise in Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) operations, including IDLH conditions and proper ventilation of the PRCS.
• Support compliance with DOT regulations.
• Maintain accurate OSHA 300 records and ensure all safety documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state environmental/occupational health and safety regulations by completing required reports, posting notifications, maintaining records, implementing controls, and developing and implementing practices and programs.

Safety Program Coordination

• Manage key Bay West facility safety programs including AED, Severe Weather, Fire Prevention, and site safety audit programs.
• Administer the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), supporting training delivery, recordkeeping, and program development.
• Oversee internal training programs, including employee progress tracking, enrollment, coordination with training providers, and in-house instruction.
• Develop, revise, and deliver Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), corporate health and safety manual updates, and new training content.

Incident and Claims Management

• Conduct and document incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root-cause analyses, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage and process workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
• Develop and distribute monthly safety performance reports and analytics.

Auditing and Continuous Improvement

• Perform formal and informal safety audits across project sites and facilities.
• Complete prequalification safety packets for subcontractors and maintain third-party safety databases.
• Evaluate work environments for ergonomic, chemical, radiological, and biological hazards, recommending preventive and corrective measures.

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with Human Resources and the Shop Department to administer the driver qualification and safety programs.
• Lead or participate in safety committee meetings and monthly staff safety meetings.
• Deliver New Hire Health and Safety Orientation sessions for incoming employees.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, across all organizational levels and client interfaces.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or related field
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential, or Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technologist (OHST), or Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) credential preferred
• Two or more years of industrial and/or construction EHS experience
• Valid driver’s license with clear motor vehicle record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting environmental consulting, remediation, or industrial operations
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulatory frameworks

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in field and office environments, including occasional travel to project sites
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and perform safety inspections in a variety of conditions

Benefits

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies for professional development.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.