Knauf Insulation North America is the world’s fastest-growing insulation manufacturer.

The Health and Safety Manager serves as the senior site leader for health and safety, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and day-to-day leadership for all plant health and safety programs. The Health and Safety Manager partners with plant leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, manage risk, ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees and support operational performance.

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Position Summary:
The EHSQ Manager provides leadership for Canam Industrial’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ)
programs. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining the
company’s EHSQ Management Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and
promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Project Managers and Field
Superintendents, the EHSQ Manager supports the successful execution of industrial automation, electrical power
distribution, data center, and automotive installation projects.

Visit their website to apply. https://canamindustrial.com/careers/

Responsibilities:

Environmental Health & Safety:

• Develop, implement, and maintain company EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, NFPA 70E, ANSI standards, and customer safety requirements.
• Conduct periodic job site audits, inspections, and safety assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop and coordinate employee safety training and maintain required training records.
• Support Project Managers and Field Superintendents with hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and
• regulatory compliance.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Manage environmental compliance activities, including hazardous materials, waste management, and spill
• prevention.

Quality Management:

• Develop and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish quality standards, inspection procedures, and document control processes.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support customer audits.
• Review project documentation to ensure compliance with customer specifications and company standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality-related issues.
• Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or a
• related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety.
• Experience managing quality systems within industrial construction, electrical contracting, manufacturing, or
• automation.
• Experience supporting industrial automation, automotive manufacturing, or data center projects is preferred.
• Preferred Certifications:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Knowledge & Skills:

• Working knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, NFPA 70E, and industrial safety practices.
• Understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and standard business software.
• Working Conditions:
• Office-based position with periodic visits to active customer job sites.
• Up to 25% travel to project locations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely access industrial and construction environments

Paradigm Safety is a specialized safety consulting firm serving manufacturing and industrial clients across the United States. We partner with facilities to build robust safety cultures, instill HOP style philosophies, achieve regulatory compliance, and reduce workplace incidents through practical, on-the-ground expertise.

Paradigm Safety also supports existing and emerging technology companies.  Specifically, we serve as:

Global product advisory: partnering with technology companies worldwide to provide expert guidance on safety-critical emerging workplace technologies

Technology implementation support: helping manufacturing and industrial customers evaluate, adopt, and integrate new tools safely into their operations

This paid internship offers a hands-on introduction to industrial safety consulting. The successful intern will work alongside our Principal Safety Consultant on real client engagements, conducting site assessments, supporting compliance audits and program gap analyses, and developing safety training materials. Interns who demonstrate strong performance and professionalism will be considered for conversion to a full-time Safety Consultant role upon successful completion of the internship program.

Position	Safety Consultant Intern	Wages	Paid Internship $20/hr; increases possible
Duration	At least 12 weeks, prefer through academic year Start: mid to late August	Location	Combination of work from home, client sites (local), and Paradigm home office
Reports To	Founder, Heather Chapman	Conversion	Full-Time Consultant Eligible

Key Responsibilities

Field & Site Work

• Assist with workplace safety audits across manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Complete audiograms
• Conduct machine guarding assessments
• Assist with lockout procedure updates
• Conduct walkthroughs to assess compliance with OSHA
• Document findings, photograph hazards, and compile field notes for client reports (and gap analyses)
• Industrial hygiene tasks related to noise monitoring, audiograms, sample collection for dust and/or weld fume
• Utilize AI tools for assessments; confirm findings and solutions

Compliance & Documentation

• Research federal and state OSHA regulations relevant to client industries
• Assist in developing and updating safety programs, SOPs, and written compliance plans
• Maintain organized records of audit findings, inspection reports, and client correspondence
• Analyze client documentation for compliance to complete program gap analyses

Training & Client Support

• Help design and deliver safety training sessions for client employees
• Prepare presentation materials, toolbox talk outlines, and visual aids
• Support client communications under the direction of the Principal Consultant

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field
• Genuine interest in manufacturing and industrial safety environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable with artificial intelligence; willingness to learn and use cutting edge tools
• Ability to work on-site at manufacturing and industrial facilities, including wearing required PPE
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client site visits
• Steel toe boots

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry certification
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
• Coursework or knowledge in hazard communication, lockout/tagout, machine guarding
• Experience writing technical documents, reports, or safety procedures

Internship-to-Consultant Conversion Pathway

Paradigm Safety views this internship as a mutual audition. Our goal is to identify a talented individual who can grow into a trusted consultant representing our firm. Upon successful completion of defined milestones and a final performance review, qualifying interns may be offered a full-time Safety Consultant position.

Milestone	Timeline	Outcome
Onboarding & Orientation	Weeks 1-2	Operating protocols, tools, and client intro
Field Assignments	Weeks 3–6	Supervised audits, risk assessments
Independent Project	Weeks 7–16	Lead a compliance review or training delivery
Capstone Evaluation	Final 2 Weeks	Performance review & conversion decision

Full-Time Conversion Criteria

• Completion of all assigned internship tasks and independent project deliverable
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and client-ready communication
• Satisfactory performance review conducted by the Principal Consultant
• Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision
• Alignment with Paradigm Safety’s values and approach to client service

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with education and experience
• Mileage reimbursement for client site travel
• MTI courses offered and paid for by Paradigm
• Mentorship from an experienced safety professional with hands-on field guidance
• Potential for full-time employment with defined career growth trajectory
• Course support to pursue professional designations

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to Paradigm Safety:

Time frame to start the internship role: anytime between July 20 – August 31

• Resume highlighting relevant coursework, certifications, and any prior safety or industrial experience
• Cover letter explaining your interest in safety consulting and what you hope to contribute to Paradigm Safety
• Any relevant work samples, project reports, or references (optional but encouraged)

Heather@paradigm-safety.com