OSHA Safety Consultant Contract Role - J.J. Keller in Columbus

Requisition #: 18836
Functional Area: Consulting; Workplace Safety
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Work Options: Independent Contractor – varies based on Scope of Work (Remote)
Work Hours: As needed to fulfill contract requirements

About the Opportunity

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is a North American organization providing innovative safety and regulatory compliance guidance and solutions to organizations across the U.S. and Canada. For over 70 years, organizations of all sizes have relied on J. J. Keller to help them create safe work environments and comply with ever-changing regulations.

As we expand our service offerings, we are seeking an Independent Contractor for our Workplace Safety Consulting practice with subject matter expertise in OSHA General Industry. This opportunity is for an Independent Contractor only and does not constitute an employment relationship. Independent Contractors must reside in the U.S. and be legally authorized to perform services within the United States.

Requirements to Be Considered

To be considered as an Independent Contractor, individuals must:

• Operate as an independent safety consulting business (e.g., sole proprietor, incorporated entity, or equivalent)
• Provide services to multiple clients and maintain a non-exclusive consulting practice
• Supply their own tools, methodologies, instructional materials, and business processes necessary to deliver services
• Be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses
• Provide their own computer, equipment, and tools necessary to perform services
• Maintain appropriate professional liability coverage, as required under the contractual agreement

Travel requirements vary based on client engagements, audit needs, and training delivery, and are defined by project or statement of work.

Types of Services Requested

• Provide expert advice, safety consulting, and educational services to J. J. Keller clients on construction safety and health matters through onsite engagements, off-site locations, and/or internet-based delivery methods in accordance with defined project scope.
• Design, develop, document, and maintain training curriculum and instructional materials for general and client-specific applications.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments based on applicable regulatory standards and client requirements related to excavation, fall protection, scaffolding, trenching, heavy equipment, electrical safety, and roadway work zones.
• Monitor relevant regulatory and compliance changes applicable to the scope of service and incorporate updates into deliverables and training content as appropriate.
• Communicate regulatory updates, recommendations, and findings to designated client contacts through reports, briefings, or presentations.
• Provide advisory support to interpret regulatory requirements and practical application, without assuming responsibility for client compliance enforcement or ongoing operational oversight.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Extensive experience in construction safety and health, with a strong focus on OSHA General Industry.
• Demonstrated expertise providing safety consulting, regulatory advisory, auditing, and training services to commercial or industrial clients.

Other Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Proven history of providing independent safety consulting services within consulting and/or complex corporate environments.
• Proficiency using business productivity tools (MS Office suite) necessary to deliver reports, presentations, and training materials.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with client representatives at all levels.
• Maintains a high level of regulatory expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of sales, marketing, and finance concepts related to operating an independent consulting practice.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle to perform required services.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Frequent travel to offsite offices, customer sites, and/or industry and training events is required.

Travel Requirements: 80%

We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™

J. J. Keller History: November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Click HERE to take a tour through three generations of this family-owned business – from our founding as a one-man consulting firm through decades of delivering on our purpose of protecting people and the businesses they run.

If you experience system-related issues or need assistance with the online application, please call (920) 720-7700.

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.