Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Entry Level - Clinical Setting)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive program for Institutional compliance with occupational safety and health regulations. This role ensures that the institution is in compliance with joint commission and other regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Knowledge in environmental health and safety or a related field.
• Ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities and follow through on projects.
• Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with SharePoint.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Applied Science, Health or Environmental Science is required. Will accept equivalent experience (4 years) in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with comprehensive laboratory and facilities safety evaluations and fire safety inspections.
• Monitors, packages, transports, separates and processes hazardous materials for appropriate disposal.
• Maintains program compliance reporting systems identifying and developing both corrective action and appropriate training for areas found to be deficient.
• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures and other written guidelines.
• Assists with data analysis to identify workplace health and safety risk trends, recommends and monitors actions to mitigate risk and develop prevention strategies/programs.
• Documents corrective actions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees