Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Budgeted replacement position

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety regulations by implementing and maintaining programs policies and procedures to promote a safe and healthy work environment prevent accidents and injuries and minimize the organizations impact on the environment.

Does this position require Patient Care
No

Essential Functions
-Monitor and ensure compliance with federal state and local environmental health and safety regulations.

-Develop implement and update environmental health and safety policies procedures and guidelines.

-Conduct risk assessments and identify workplace hazards related to environmental health and safety.

-Develop and deliver training programs on environmental health and safety topics.

-Lead and conduct investigations of accidents incidents and near-miss events.

-Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.

-Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify safety hazards equipment deficiencies and unsafe work practices.

-Maintain accurate records of environmental health and safety activities including inspections incidents training and permits.

Education

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in the environmental health & safety or related field required.
• Master of Science in health safety risk or public health related field preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Professional certifications (eg. CSP CIH CHMM HEM) preferred

• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred

• RCRA/DOT Certification preferred

Experience

• Environmental Health/Safety Experience 3-5 years preferred

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of federal state and local environmental health and safety regulations
• Knowledgein Building Engineering Systems and Trades
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Risk Assessment methods
• Ability to effectively train and educate employees on environmental health and safety topics
• Ability to effectively conduct public and virtual presentations/trainings to varied audiences of varied sizes; proficiency in verbal and written English language communication
• Ability to interact effectively with people individually and in small groups
• Ability to read sources of chemical hazard information recognize risks and apply pertinent safety practices
• Ability to plan coordinate and track projects to completion
• Ability to handle conflict tactfully and constructively
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Basic competency in general chemistry
• Computer competency with general office software and applications
• Efficient team meeting management and facilitation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience reading blueprints/floorplans
• Experience in environmental health and safety management or a related field preferred
• Experience with CMS/Joint Commission Codes Preferred

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work under the supervision of the Safety & Environmental Affairs Manager and Department Director
• Flexibility and teamwork: this department has a broad set of responsibilities requiring all technical staff to multitask and support others
• Will handle hazardous chemical materials including spills
• Occasional work in environments with biological chemical or physical hazards
• Must wear personal protective equipment as assigned including respiratory protection
• Periodically required to work off-hours; occasionally required to respond to urgent matters with short notice on regular and off-hours;
• Must take on-call duties in a regular schedule rotating with other department staff on regular and off-hours.
• Must travel to off-site facilities periodically to respond and/or investigate incidents or support program needs
• Must be capable of frequent multitasking
• Physically able to perform tasks such as walking standing climbing lifting carrying

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Onsite

41-45 Avenue Louis Pasteur

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$52000.00 - $74401.60/Annual

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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