Job Description
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish, administer, and update specific EH&S programs for compliance with state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other regulations as necessary. Manage OSHA and EPA records and maintain reporting and documentation standards.
Provide initial and periodic safety and environmental training to all new and existing employees as required and advise management on safety and environmental issues.
Inspect the facility for compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations as applicable. Recommend solutions to management that address deficiencies in EH&S compliance..
Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses, reviewing JHAs
Manage the hazardous waste (RCRA) and medical waste disposal function including waste profiling, permitting, manifesting, and record keeping and reporting.
Assist management team in emergency response and function as EH&S Emergency Coordinator for 24-hour incident response.
Refresh the biosafety program and provide active oversight.
Serve as Chairperson of the Safety Committee. Assist in the investigation of injuries resulting in lost time claims and/or safety violations and property damage. Make recommendations for corrective action.
Be available to clients and federal and state investigators to explain procedures and produce written documentation as proof of compliance.
Request and maintain necessary facility permits, licenses and compliance reports to federal, local and state regulatory authorities.
Coordinate communications to regulatory agencies and client inspections on EH&S matters.
Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, practices and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols].
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
Experience: Three or more years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: None.
Other: Ability to interpret federal and state regulation and apply them to address compliance solutions as required. Effective writing, organizational and time management skills. Computer skills including MS Office and database management.
The pay rate for this position is between $80,000.00 and $$100,000.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.