Environmental Health and Safety Associate
About The Position
The Environmental Health and Safety Associate assists with planning, implementing, and auditing environmental health and safety programs related to ergonomics, industrial hygiene, biosafety, hazardous materials, occupational and visitor safety, and fire safety. The role includes conducting construction and readiness rounds, project startup inspections, construction permit evaluations, indoor air quality assessments, and fire safety reviews. The associate also assists with fire drills and hazardous materials management; documents readiness inspections; and oversees hazardous waste storage and disposal, including verification of waste manifest training and documentation. The associate coordinates annual walkthroughs with fire marshals and local fire departments, ensures industrial hygiene reports are completed and shared with caregivers, investigates accidents and addresses root causes, and assists with regulatory agency reports through closure. The position also involves collecting and analyzing data, conducting site investigations and audits, identifying corrective actions, preparing reports, and delivering training. The role requires travel throughout Northeast Ohio and work at remote job sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a science, engineering, or safety field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in an environmental health and safety field or applicable healthcare area.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Own transportation to and from remote job sites.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use material handling equipment, climb ladders, wear personal protective equipment including respirators, and use field, computer, and laboratory equipment.
- Good visual acuity, hearing, and sense of smell.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, implementation, and auditing of environmental health and safety programs covering ergonomics, industrial hygiene, biosafety, hazardous materials, occupational and visitor safety, and fire safety.
- Conduct construction and readiness rounds, project startup inspections, and construction permit evaluations.
- Review SERS and blotter reports, assess indoor air quality, address fire safety concerns, and assist with fire drills and hazardous materials management.
- Complete and document readiness inspections.
- Oversee hazardous waste storage and disposal processes and verify waste manifest training and documentation.
- Coordinate annual walkthroughs with fire marshals and local fire departments.
- Ensure industrial hygiene reports are completed and shared with caregivers.
- Investigate accidents, identify root causes, and address corrective actions.
- Assist with reports from OSHA and other regulatory agencies through closure.
- Collect and analyze data to identify adverse trends and high-loss-potential incidents.
- Conduct site investigations, participate in root cause analyses and corrective action identification, and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Conduct classroom and one-on-one or small-group training on EHS topics.
- Perform audits of EHS programs and practices.
- Travel throughout Northeast Ohio and to remote job sites.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
