Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Site: The Brigham and Women's 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<br>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 organization's impact on the environment.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>No<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. <br>
-Develop, implement, and update environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. <br>
-Conduct risk assessments and identify workplace hazards related to environmental, health, and safety. <br>
-Develop and deliver training programs on environmental, health, and safety topics. <br>
-Lead and conduct investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-miss events. <br>
-Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures. <br>
-Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and unsafe work practices. <br>
-Maintain accurate records of environmental, health, and safety activities, including inspections, incidents, training, and permits. <br>

 

Qualifications

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 (e,g. CSP, CIH, CHMM, HEM) preferred

• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred

• RCRA/DOT Certification preferred

Experience

• Environmental Health/Safety Experience 3-5 years preferred

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Knowledge in 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;