Vice President – Safety and Industrial Hygiene

Marsh McLennan

Vice President of Safety and Industrial Hygiene at Marsh, evaluating safety programs and developing strategies. Leading safety assessments, training, and compliance for diverse client sites.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $139,800 - $297,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to evaluate safety programs, identify risk exposures, and develop practical strategies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
Apply expertise in safety program assessments, industrial hygiene, and compliance to deliver actionable recommendations aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements
Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments (e.g. airborne contaminants, noise, ergonomics, biological agents) tailored to client operations
Develop and propose practical engineering, administrative, and PPE controls that reduce exposures and align with regulatory requirements
Conduct comprehensive safety and hazard assessments across diverse client sites, identifying compliance gaps and prioritizing corrective actions
Analyze client injury, near miss, and incident data to identify trends and root causes
Propose targeted, data-driven interventions that reduce risk and total cost of risk
Develop and deliver engaging safety and industrial hygiene training programs for client managers, supervisors, and frontline employees
Monitor regulatory changes and advise clients on impacts and implementation strategies
Scope, plan, and execute multiple consulting projects on time and within budget, maintain high-quality deliverables
Collaborate with clients to develop and implement written safety programs, including job hazard analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Professional safety certification such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
Minimum 7-10 years of experience developing and implementing safety management systems at facility or corporate levels; supervisory experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and management systems, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements across various operational settings (e.g., manufacturing, retail, higher education, etc.)
Experience conducting site assessments, industrial hygiene studies and safety program evaluations
Proficiency in data analysis and risk assessment methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and communicate across all organizational levels, from wage employees to executive leadership
Ability to travel to client sites as required (up to 60%)
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay (salary and performance bonus potential)
A comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STI/LTI, and a generous 401(k) match and contribution
A tuition reimbursement plan
Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Safety Program AssessmentsExposure AssessmentsCompliance AnalysisHazard AssessmentsData-Driven InterventionsJob Hazard AnalysesEngineering ControlsAdministrative ControlsPPE ControlsRegulatory Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationPresentation SkillsProject Management

Certifications

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)