Occupational Health and Safety Consultant / Industrial Hygienist - Chicago Area - Gallagher

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Industrial Hygiene Consultant - Chicagoland

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Gallagher Bassett is the premier provider of global claims, loss control, and risk management consulting services, dedicated to exceptional customer service and demonstrably superior outcomes. GB helps people, teams and businesses overcome adversity and loss through the guiding expertise of our  professionals, all committed to going beyond expectations in the continuous pursuit of a better way.

Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a qualified environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional to become a valued member of our Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety team.  The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactively motivated individual with the ability to manage projects and deliver quality consulting services with minor supervision.

Salary:  $80,000 - $100,000/year

Position Summary:

• Hybrid work location position which reports to the Manager – Industrial Hygiene Services or Occupational Safety located in the Chicago metro area business unit office.
• Anticipated 50+% travel local or overnight for on-site Client service with balance as remote worker performing desktop reviews, report preparation, planning, and coordination for other projects.
• Complete IH/occupational safety investigations, and workplace assessments in a variety of industrial and commercial client settings. Understand and apply investigation techniques to evaluate working conditions in regards to the control of occupational hazards and diseases.
• Familiarity with occupational and environmental regulations and guidelines and workplace hazard controls; and ability to provide recommendations to reduce potential workplace hazards.
• Prepare training materials and conduct classroom and online training sessions.

Required:

• Minimum 3-5 years of occupational health and safety experience including use of exposure monitoring equipment and techniques. Experience working with and knowledge of federal and state regulations expected. Experience with federal, state, and local environmental compliance and occupational safety regulations a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer competency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Remote workspace with access to high-speed internet for provided computer/monitors.
• Position requires on-site service to clients, therefore applicants must have:
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to negotiate client properties, which could entail climbing, lifting, and walking.  
• Ability to handle equipment case of at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to pass a medical clearance physical to wear a respirator.
  • Available on occasion for off-shift and weekend work or other field investigations which will require travel by car and overnight stays.

Desired:

• Strong EHS consulting experience
• On path to meet qualifications as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by the Board of Global EHS Credentialing and/or as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals,
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills.
• Located in the Chicago metro area preferred.

Work Traits:

• Ability to work independently to deliver on a timely basis with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills to participate in multiple projects at a time and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret collected data and apply appropriate occupational standards and offer recommendations for improvement
• Strong understanding of regulatory, professional, and industry standards and practices.
• Good customer service focus.

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.