[Hiring] Senior Health and Safety Consultant @DEKRA SERVICES INC

Role Description

As a Senior Health and Safety Consultant at DEKRA, you will help save lives, prevent serious injuries, protect environmental resources, and strengthen client safety cultures by driving organizational change. You will lead initiatives to improve Health and Safety performance through expert consulting and by developing services that meet evolving client needs. Your role will also focus on identifying safety consulting opportunities, designing solutions, and supporting clients in achieving safety compliance and excellence.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You Will Make:

• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of DEKRA’s proprietary Safety products and service.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in an array of Health and Safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including:
• OSHA General Industry and/or Construction Standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926)
• Injury & Illness Recordkeeping (29 CFR 1904)
• Emergency Planning & Response (29 CFR 1910.38 / 120)
• DOT Hazmat Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–185)
• Safety of Machinery (ANSI B11.0)
• FDA and USDA compliance (if applicable to industry)
• EPA regulations related to worker safety (e.g., hazardous waste handling under RCRA)
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients using DEKRA’s Safety solutions and in support of DEKRA EHS systems.
• Assess, audit, inspect client systems and operations and offer corrective actions or improvements, where indicated.
• Prepare and deliver reports of findings, recommendations, etc., to client safety and leadership teams.
• Advise clients on best practices and tools to support continuous improvement in safety compliance and performance.
• Provide project management, sales support, and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Support marketing efforts through the creation of proposals, brochures, web content, and cost estimates.
• Represent DEKRA at conferences and events through thought leadership and presentations.
• Contribute to the development and application of AI-enabled consulting approaches that enhance EHS program effectiveness, insight generation, and client value.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in EHS or a technical discipline.
• Experience: 10+ years of EHS experience in consulting, industry, or regulatory settings with demonstrated program leadership.
• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is a plus.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated client relationship management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, across all organizational levels.
• Experience with organizational improvement initiatives (e.g., safety, quality).
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a variety of client locations/environments, including indoors/outdoors and on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work variable shifts as required by client operations.
• Ability to travel extensively, including prolonged driving and air travel.
• Capable of lifting 25–50 lbs (luggage).
• Extended periods of computer work and standing.

Benefits

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
• Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
• Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program
• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation