Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor - EHS-General Safety & Fire Prevention

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

40d

About The Position

Provides advanced professional knowledge and expertise to develop and support staff members within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field, and 7 years of related experience.
Must complete 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire.
Detailed experience with EHS site audits, inspections and routine surveys including the developing and drafting of audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring results through completion of audit activities.
Deliver policies and procedures to the Program Director that maintain compliance with Life Safety requirements.
Conduct improvement projects with the scope of the University business Analytical/interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to train employees on the regulatory standards applicable to the facility.
Ability to instruct employees on internal EHS policy and procedures.
Delivers safety training that has been identified for new and existing employees.
Demonstrates full knowledge and support of EHS policies and regulations.
Responsible for closing or stopping any unsafe work conditions.
Responsible for reporting and all compliance discrepancies to the Program Director.
Responsible for directing the daily work activities of direct reports to achieve departmental and programmatic goals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field with 7 years of related experience.
One or more of the following licenses or certifications:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
Certified Fire Inspector (CFI)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Registered Environmental Manager (REM)

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for Life Safety compliance on campus with a team of 3 direct reports to include organization and management of inspections, management of findings, coordination of schedules, training, and program development. Other responsibilities will include policy development, performance trending, and reporting.
Ensure UTMB campuses and clinics meet all environmental health and safety and Life Safety regulatory requirements as measured through audits and compliance inspections by both internal and external agencies.
Provides technical, team lead support to junior staff, including coaching and oversight on matters related to NFPA code compliance.
Supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates assigned direct reports.
Initiate Life Safety audits to ensure compliance with the design of the facility.
Monitors the effectiveness of multidisciplinary problem resolution activities.
Initiates benchmarking activities.
Coordinates agency audits.
Recognizes politics associated with various aspects of multidisciplinary projects.
Anticipates, develops, and implements methods needed to remain state-of-the-art in the field.
Develop others through assignments, formal training, or other experiences - Assists staff with how answers are derived.
Keeps current in the fire and Life Safety field and immediately utilizes and applies new information fully.
Identifies problems or non-compliance issues. Knows, understands, and identifies all areas of expertise needed to resolve problems and then coordinates a team of those with the needed expertise.
Monitors and takes actions on projects to ensure completion.
Provides expert knowledge of diverse chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
Recommends and/or develops action plans for problem resolution.
Constantly seeks opportunities for process improvement.
Reviews proposed state and federal regulations and develops appropriate comments to be conveyed to UTMB, UT System, and external regulatory agencies.
Fosters a learning environment of trust with internal and external customers by fulfilling commitments and maintaining programs in accordance with applicable standards.
Chairs subcommittees and lead task forces.
Acts as a Health and Safety advisor to non-safety-related committees.
Provides specific positive feedback to aid in the development of others. Expresses positive expectations for future performance.
Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading-edge.
Coordinates and provides interface for multidisciplinary functions within EHS and across all UTMB Health properties.
Participates in the emergency on-call program.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.