Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - EHS-General Safety & Fire Prevention

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field, and 1 year of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

***Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be able to operate a UTMB vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in an environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field and 3 years of related experience. One or more of the following licenses or certifications:

·        Certified Safety Professional (CSP)  

·        Certified industrial Hygienist (CIH)

·        Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)  

·        Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)

·        Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)

Job Description:

Provides professional knowledge and expertise in the operation and support of environmental, health, and safety programs in compliance with regulatory agencies, national guidelines, and institutional policies. This position will be responsible for supporting UTMB’s Environment of Care Compliance initiatives and processes, along with supporting other Life Safety programs such as fire drills, training, etc.

Job Duties:

·        Provides support for the work process leader and the team

·        Provides customer service interactions for the execution of programmatic deliverables.

·        Produces required reports to leadership and assigned committees. 

·        Performs audits and inspections and provides recommendations to help reduce institutional risks.

·        Reviews and monitors safety process.

·        Develops and teaches environmental, health, and safety training courses.

·        Assists with regulatory inspections.

·        Performs customer consultations to identify and address environmental, health, and safety needs.

·        Establishes appropriate work procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and UTMB policies.

·        Respond to hazardous materials releases and other emergent conditions within scope of training and experience.

·        Maintains consistent quality of institutional safety procedures.

·        Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. 

·        Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

·        Intermediate knowledge of environmental health & safety regulations.

·        Ability to evaluate observed conditions and provide recommendations.

·        Ability to deliver safety training that has been identified for new and existing employees.