Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator to oversee the Safety and Compliance program. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Responsibilities include hazard identification, safety surveys, incident investigations, and training. The position is based in Boston, MA, and is integral to maintaining workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.





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Job Summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital. There's no better place to be.




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 and Women’s locations.












Qualifications













Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in the environmental health & safety or related field with 3-5 years of experience required.
Master of Science in health, safety, risk or public health related field preferred.
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.
Professional certifications (e,g. CSP, CIH, CHMM, HEM) preferred
OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred
RCRA/DOT Certification preferred
Experience with CMS/Joint Commission Codes Preferred
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













Additional Job Details (if applicable)









Working Conditions and Environment



Work under the supervision of the Safety & Environmental Health & Safety Manager and Department Director
Will handle hazardous chemical materials, including spills
Occasional work in environments with biological, chemical, or physical hazards
Must wear personal protective equipment as assigned
Must travel to off-site facilities periodically to respond and/or investigate incidents or support program needs
Must be capable of frequent multitasking




**On-call position **



Periodically required to work off-hours; occasionally required to respond to urgent matters with short notice on regular and off-hours;
Must take on-call duties in a regular schedule rotating with other department staff on regular and off-hours.
Must travel to off-site facilities periodically to respond and/or investigate incidents or support program needs













Remote Type








Onsite












Work Location








1620 Tremont Street












Scheduled Weekly Hours








40












Employee Type








Regular












Work Shift








Day (United States of America)





Pay Range

$53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual





Grade

5




At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.












EEO Statement:








2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.





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