Knoxville, TN Remote (City) Full-time USD 60,000 – 75,000 / year

KPA is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

About the Role

This position involves supporting organizations in meeting environmental, health, and safety regulations through audits, training, and strategic guidance. The consultant works directly with clients to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve workplace safety performance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site safety and compliance audits for client organizations
  • Identify regulatory risks related to environmental, health, and safety standards
  • Develop corrective action plans to address compliance gaps
  • Deliver training sessions on OSHA standards and safety best practices
  • Prepare detailed compliance reports for clients and stakeholders
  • Support clients in implementing safety management systems
  • Review safety documentation and recommend improvements
  • Assist in emergency preparedness planning and drills
  • Monitor changes in federal, state, and local regulations
  • Advise on hazardous materials handling and storage requirements
  • Evaluate workplace conditions for potential health hazards
  • Promote injury prevention strategies across industries
  • Collaborate with clients to reduce workers' compensation claims
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EHS regulatory frameworks
  • Provide guidance during regulatory inspections and audits
  • Support sustainability initiatives related to environmental compliance
  • Track compliance deadlines and regulatory submission requirements
  • Use data to measure safety program effectiveness
  • Respond to client inquiries regarding safety policies
  • Ensure documentation meets legal and industry standards
  • Travel to client sites as needed for assessments
  • Work with cross-functional teams to implement safety improvements
  • Stay current with industry trends in occupational health
  • Assist in developing safety manuals and standard operating procedures
  • Promote a culture of safety through client engagement

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with field and office responsibilities

Team

Part of a client-facing consulting team focused on regulatory compliance and safety improvement

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work with diverse industries and complex safety challenges
  • Professional growth through ongoing training and certification support
  • Collaborative environment that values safety expertise
  • Impactful role in preventing workplace injuries and environmental incidents
  • Flexible work structure with a focus on work-life balance

Travel Expectations

  • Regular regional travel required, typically 50-70% of the time
  • Client visits may include manufacturing plants, warehouses, and construction sites
  • Travel schedule varies based on client project timelines
  • Company provides travel support and expense reimbursement
  • Occasional overnight stays may be necessary

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About company
KPA
Founded in 1986, KPA is a leading provider of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. KPA solutions help clients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems across their entire enterprise. The combination of KPA's software, consulting services, and award-winning training content helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on what's important—their core business. We are passionate about what we do, how we do and why we do it. Our culture is driven by the KPA core values – Integrity, Helpful, Excellence, Agile, Respectful, and Teamwork. Success will be determined by the capabilities, energy and character of the people we bring into our organization and the performance they achieve.
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Job Details
Department Client Success – EHS Consulting Services
Category other
Posted 4 months ago