H&S Professional

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a H&S Professional to work as a full-time consultant at a client site in Hopewell, VA. This position is based on a 6-month contract with the potential for extension. This is a dynamic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving safety culture and compliance in a manufacturing environment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Conduct regular facility inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and maintain compliance.
• Lead and manage all aspects of safety and environmental compliance for industrial and manufacturing sites.
• Manage environmental compliance requirements and documentation as applicable to site operations.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety orientation, and task-specific training.
• Coach and mentor staff on safe work practices and critical risk controls.
• Lead and support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and maintain site emergency plans.
• Track, analyze, and report safety metrics, including OSHA recordkeeping and workers’ compensation data.
• Maintain accurate logs, training records, inspection checklists, and incident reports.
• Provide weekly and monthly safety metrics to project leadership.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field (Associate degree with extensive experience considered).
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT requirements, HAZWOPER, and environmental compliance standards.
• Experience with safety program development and implementation.
• Proven experience leading incident investigations and regulatory inspections.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS Management systems.

Preferred Skills:

• CHST, STS, CSP, or other recognized safety credentials.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001/14001 or similar management systems.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

_#LI-CO1

_#LI-DNI

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 fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your 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

_{Applicant Privacy Notice | AI use in Hiring}