Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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, and 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 and Women’s locations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in environmental health & safety or related field.
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.
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, and Engineering departments.
Lead planning and tracking of BWH environmental health, safety, and permitting programs with an emphasis on CMS/Joint Commission, OSHA, DEP/EPA, and local town/city permits.
Standardize programs with Brigham Health main campus.
Lead or participate in critical safety and compliance program elements impacting patient care, research, and regulatory risk.
Support and collaborate with all Environmental Health & Safety Department (EA) activities and team members.
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.
Conduct safety surveys.
Investigate incidents.
Perform exposure monitoring.
Manage hazardous materials.
Assist in responding to various emergencies.
Conduct training.
Collect and manage data and documentation.
Cover assignments at all Brigham and Women’s locations.
Handle hazardous chemical materials, including spills.
Work in environments with biological, chemical, or physical hazards.
Wear personal protective equipment as assigned.
Travel to off-site facilities periodically to respond and/or investigate incidents or support program needs.
Perform frequent multitasking.
Take on-call duties in a regular schedule rotating with other department staff on regular and off-hours.
Respond to urgent matters with short notice on regular and off-hours.