Occupational Safety Specialist

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next. A pex is hiring an Occupational Safety Specialist to be based in St. Louis, MO. Role Overview: This role is all about assisting a Apex clients with occupational safety & health. The incumbent will be involved in a variety of projects related to industrial safety, employee accident prevention, and occupational health issues. The role will routinely involve a blend of (1) workplace / shop floor employee safety and health engagement, and (2) safety & health program management effectiveness evaluations and continuous improvement support. The shop floor aspect of this role routinely requires a great deal of walking. Many customer’s sites are large and sprawling; it can routinely require walking a quarter or half mile in order to reach a specific interior or exterior location. The incumbent will also provide project leadership as needed. Perhaps most importantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to work independently and produce results within budget and timeframe. Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety Professional : Providing comprehensive occupational safety and health consulting services to the client, including: Conducting reviews of existing safety and health programs - from either a regulatory compliance perspective, or an effectiveness-in-action perspective. Conducting shop floor observations focused on identifying, assessing and risk-ranking employee exposures to injury. Devising solution options aimed at mitigating employee injury exposures. Providing the client with hands-on assistance with the implementation of chosen solutions. Monitoring the effectiveness of solutions implemented. Have they stood the test of time? Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) In collaboration with Apex project managers, coordinates and executes industrial safety projects within set organizational procedures and standards. In close routine collaboration with the customer, designs, implements and executes an agreed-to service plan. Monitors and reports progress on plan completion as directed. Works with numerous internal and external stakeholders in the interest of achieving desired overall project velocity. Acts as an advisor to the customer on occupational safety and health issues. Provides input to project managers, client relationship managers, or business development staff on potential new EHS support projects. What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree preferred – ideally, in a science or engineering field. Minimum 8-10 years of experience required in the industrial safety & health field. Experience in manufacturing-&-assembly industries / heavy industry settings a plus. Experience in the aerospace and defense or automotive industry a further plus. Possess an extensive knowledge of occupational safety technical subject matter and how to apply it in real-life settings. Highly familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the occupational safety field. Just a few topics where strong technical knowledge is required: Shop Floor Hazard Identification Surveys Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis Employee Injury Data Analysis Machine Guarding Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention Confined Space Entry Personal Protective Equipment Safety Committees & Conducting Safety Meetings/Training: for Touch Labor, Supervisory Staff, and Management Broad spectrum OSHA Regulations understanding Industrial Hygiene worker exposure monitoring and sampling Strong interpersonal communication skills. A great deal of creativity and self-starter initiative is required. This position entails routine ongoing work and negotiation with numerous customer stakeholders – all of whom need to be ‘satisfied’ with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics. Rely on experience and judgment paired with the overall work statement provided by the customer to plan and accomplish goals. Ensures compliance with all EHS regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact on the organization. Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices Experience with data management and report preparation. Valid driver's license required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.  Travel Expectations: No travel unless asked by client. As noted above, a great deal of walking is required, on a daily basis . Other Considerations: This Contract/Project-Based position has no guaranteed multi-year duration and while we aim to provide continuity of employment whenever possible, the nature of this position may involve gaps between projects. Why you'll love working for us: Company-subsidized medical and dental. Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability. 401k match, tuition assistance, and more. Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects. Performance-based bonuses or other incentives. Working with the best and brightest in the industry. 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US. Apex Job Title: Scientist 3 - Sr Project Scientist Req ID: 11619 Annual Expected Pay Range $105,000 — $115,000 USD We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact [email protected] or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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