Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$53,040 - $75,889•Onsite

About The Position

Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in health care delivery and has been the site of pioneering breakthroughs that have improved lives around the world. A 793-bed teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston, it is internationally renowned for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking biomedical research, and training the next generation of leading physicians and scientists. BWH has been recognized for over 20 years by US News & World Report as one of America's Best Hospitals and provides care to patients from throughout the U.S. and from over 120 other countries in virtually every area of adult medicine. EH&S Program Coordinator-Clinical and Support Services / 40 Hour / Days This critical safety position will supervise the Safety and Compliance program within the Environmental Health & Safety department and support key CMS/Joint Commission Life Safety and Environment of Care compliance programs. The position will work closely with Clinical, Support Services, Real Estate Facilities, Engineering departments to accomplish requirements of the role. The position reports to the EH&S Manager and ultimately to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety, coordinates up-to two other technical staff and is responsible for leading planning and tracking the BWH environmental health, safety and permitting programs with an emphasis on CMS/Joint Commission, OSHA, DEP/EPA, and the local town/city permits while standardizing programs with Brigham Health main campus. The role will also lead or participate in a range of other critical safety and compliance program elements that directly impact the quality and safety of patient care and research as well as regulatory risk to the enterprise. Ultimately, this position supports and collaborates closely with all Environmental Health & Safety Department (EA) activities and team members who aim to manage risks of workplace injury and illness, ensure business continuity and maintain compliance with pertinent EH&S codes, standards and guidelines. These EH&S activities include identifying hazards and safety issues; developing, implementing and monitoring effective hazard controls and solutions; and assuring continued effectiveness through safety systems development and continual process oversight and improvement. The position plans, coordinates and performs general safety functions that include conducting safety surveys, investigating incidents, exposure monitoring, managing hazardous materials, assisting in responding to various emergencies, training, and collecting and managing data and documentation. This position will cover assignments at all Brigham Health locations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in the environmental health & safety or related field with 3-5 years of experience required.
Knowledge in Building Engineering Systems and Trades
Experience reading blueprints/floorplans
Basic competency in general chemistry
Capable of performing tasks while wearing a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment.
Ability to read sources of chemical hazard information, recognize risks and apply pertinent safety practices
Presentation skills; proficiency in verbal and written English language communication; ability to deliver training presentations to varied audiences of varied sizes
Ability to interact effectively with people individually and in small groups;
Must handle conflict tactfully and constructively
Efficient team meeting management and facilitation
Flexibility and teamwork: this department has a broad set of responsibilities requiring all technical staff to multitask and support others
Computer competency with general office software and apps
Physically able to perform tasks such as walking, standing, climbing, lifting, carrying
Must be able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in health, safety, risk or public health related field preferred.
Professional certifications (e,g. CSP, CIH, CHMM, HEM) preferred
OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred
RCRA/DOT Certification preferred
Experience with CMS/Joint Commission Codes Preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise the Safety and Compliance program within the Environmental Health & Safety department.
Support key CMS/Joint Commission Life Safety and Environment of Care compliance programs.
Work closely with Clinical, Support Services, Real Estate Facilities, Engineering departments to accomplish requirements of the role.
Coordinate up-to two other technical staff.
Lead planning and tracking the BWH environmental health, safety and permitting programs with an emphasis on CMS/Joint Commission, OSHA, DEP/EPA, and the local town/city permits.
Standardize programs with Brigham Health main campus.
Lead or participate in a range of other critical safety and compliance program elements that directly impact the quality and safety of patient care and research as well as regulatory risk to the enterprise.
Support and collaborate closely with all Environmental Health & Safety Department (EA) activities and team members who aim to manage risks of workplace injury and illness, ensure business continuity and maintain compliance with pertinent EH&S codes, standards and guidelines.
Identify hazards and safety issues.
Develop, implement and monitor effective hazard controls and solutions.
Assure continued effectiveness through safety systems development and continual process oversight and improvement.
Plan, coordinate and perform general safety functions that include conducting safety surveys, investigating incidents, exposure monitoring, managing hazardous materials, assisting in responding to various emergencies, training, and collecting and managing data and documentation.
Cover assignments at all Brigham Health locations.
Handle hazardous chemical materials, including spills.
Occasional work in environments with biological, chemical, or physical hazards.
Must wear personal protective equipment as assigned.
Capable of frequent multitasking.
Take on-call duties in a regular schedule rotating with other department staff on regular and off-hours.
Travel to off-site facilities periodically to respond and/or investigate incidents or support program needs.