Coordinator, Hazardous Material (FT), CFRN30023ADMAF

College of DuPage•Glen Ellyn, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Environmental Health & Safety provides technical and operational support for the College's environmental health and safety programs, with primary responsibility for hazardous materials, hazardous and biohazardous waste management, EHS inspections, hazard communication, safety training, and related compliance activities. The position conducts inspections and audits, provides technical guidance to College departments, coordinates hazardous waste activities, delivers or coordinates required safety training, supports incident investigations and hazard assessments, and assists with implementation of College EHS policies, programs, and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Certification for Hazardous Materials Emergency First Response or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager required.
Minimum of one year experience in environmental health and safety, hazardous materials management, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, safety training, hazard assessments, or hazardous materials/waste management required.
Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state environmental and safety requirements required.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hazardous chemicals, biological materials, regulated waste, or specialized equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the College’s day-to-day hazardous and biohazardous waste program, including collection, storage, packaging, transportation, disposal, vendor coordination, and review of waste profiles, manifests, and related documentation.
Conduct inspections and provide technical guidance to departments regarding hazardous materials handling, storage, labeling, transportation, disposal, and applicable OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, and Illinois requirements.
Conduct EHS inspections, audits, and workplace hazard assessments; identify chemical, biological, physical, and environmental hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Document findings, monitor corrective actions, and communicate unresolved or significant concerns to the Manager; provide technical guidance regarding safe work practices, controls, PPE, chemical compatibility, storage, and emergency procedures.
Assist departments with OSHA Hazard Communication requirements, including Safety Data Sheets, labeling, employee information, chemical storage, compatibility, PPE, exposure controls, and safe handling practices.
Serve as a technical resource to faculty, staff, supervisors, and departments regarding hazardous materials, chemical safety, and related EHS requirements.
Identify EHS training requirements, provide or coordinate required training, establish training schedules, and monitor completion and records in accordance with College and regulatory requirements.
Conduct skills testing and qualification activities for forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms, and other applicable equipment.
Participate in job hazard analyses, accident and incident investigations, emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and tabletop exercises; provide technical recommendations and assist with corrective actions.
Participate in departmental safety meetings, College safety committees, and working groups and provide technical EHS expertise as assigned.
Assist with implementation of College EHS policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines; monitor regulatory requirements and communicate changes or emerging compliance issues to the Manager and affected departments.
Maintain accurate EHS records and prepare reports and documentation related to inspections, training, hazardous waste, audits, and compliance activities; assist with identifying opportunities to improve EHS programs and reduce workplace risk.
Perform other related duties as assigned.