QHSE Associate

Summary

Join Avetta as a QHSE Associate and conduct safety audits of contractors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and client requirements. You will review safety programs, procedures, and training documentation, providing guidance to contractors to address any deficiencies. This role involves customer interaction, responding to inquiries, and documenting details in contractor accounts. National travel is required (up to 30%), and a hybrid or remote work schedule is possible depending on location. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of safety audit experience and strong communication skills. Avetta offers competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret and make decisions based on regulatory (OSHA, EPA, MSHA, etc.), industry best practices, and/or Operator requirements
• An affinity for learning online software systems
• Working PC knowledge, windows preferred and related applications
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Adaptable to workload fluctuations and intensive deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Ability to read and interpret statistical data, information and documents
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-Motivated and driven to succeed
• Ability to communicate and understand in a one-on-one or group situation
• Ability to interact with staff members and others encountered in the course of work
• Ability to learn and apply new information or skills
• Conceptual Knowledge of Federal and State Legislation (OSHA, MSHA, DOT, Maritime, Shipyard, etc.)
• At least 1-5 years of relevant work experience in the safety profession OR
• Internship experience in a Safety, Health and/or Environmental role OR
• 3-5 years of Contractor Prequalification Verification experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct Manual Audits to assess a Contractor’s Safety and Health Programs, Procedures, and Training documentation required based on exposure hazards associated with services performed
• The Audits are intended to ensure compliance with applicable legislation (Federal, State, Provincial, etc.) as well as any Client site requirements
• Assist customers with closing gaps or deficiencies as a result of the audit
• Provide guidance documents to assist the Contractor in developing their own; policies/procedures to meet applicable requirements
• Perform customer verifications and Audit closure assistance
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries
• Record details of inquiries, comments and complaints within the Contractor Account Notes
• Forward customer complaints or concerns to the Audit Manager or other Designated Safety Professional in a timely manner
• MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION; travel nationally up to 30% of the time
• Regular and predictive attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned
• May be required to attend training, meetings, or seminars

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual proficiency in both Spanish or French and English preferred
• 2-year or 4-year degree or Certification in Safety from an accredited college or university is a PLUS
• Experience with Environmental, O&G, MSHA, Maritime regulations is a PLUS
• Safety and Health Program development and/or revision is a PLUS
• Completion of OSHA 10hr or 30hr (Construction and/or General) is a PLUS
• Working knowledge of the relevant industries we serve

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off