Safety Consultant

Kestrel Tellevate LLC (KTL) is seeking an experienced Safety Consultant based in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area with a strong safety compliance background working as a consultant or in industry to join our team. This individual will have knowledge of general industry safety procedures and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements. The Safety Consultant will have experience auditing, developing, and implementing OSHA safety programs in an industrial setting, and expertise helping organizations proactively manage their operational safety-related risks.

Responsibilities and tasks include the following:

• Conducting OSHA compliance audits in general industrial settings.
• Researching federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and helping maintain standards.
• Developing and delivering training and coaching on safety.
• Performing site safety assessments, conducting incident investigation/root cause analysis, and implementing follow-up corrective actions.
• Working with a team to assess, design, implement, and audit safety management systems and related programs.
• Designing safety performance metrics to drive continual improvement.
• Applying quality and process improvement methods and tools.
• Writing technical reports, work plans, and proposals.
• Supporting other KTL professionals to effectively manage and deliver projects.
• Managing tasks remotely and at client sites.
• Effectively managing and building client relationships, leading to repeat business.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Occupational Safety preferred.
• 5-10 years of consulting or relevant experience working in safety for industry/manufacturing.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Recent experience conducting safety audits.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and programs.
• Previous project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects and clients.
• Experience with environmental compliance preferred.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.