Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance Officer/Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance Officer/Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field such as Biology or Chemistry.
• Must have Covid vaccination and other facility required vaccinations.
• Proficient in Regulatory requirements for:

Air Emissions

• Pesticides
• SPCC
• Solid Waste
• UST/AST
• EPCRA
• Toxic Substances
• Wastewater
• Potable Water
• Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous Wastes
• Previous experience in the Medical Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field preferred (2 years)
• Project management experience and working knowledge of hospital facilities and their departments is preferred.

Description

• One-year contract with the possibility of extension up to three years. Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Standard requirements

• Applicant must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective report writing, training, and consulting.
• Ability to work professionally across all levels of staffing within the facility.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently to meet all deadlines.
• Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft suite.
• Maintain organization.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Work normal business hours Monday thru Friday with the possibility of altering hours/days to ensure compliance program needs are met.
• Develop an environmental compliance program to ensure the following areas are in compliance with TDEC and EPA: air emissions, pesticides, SPCC, solid waste, UST/AST, EPCRA, toxic substances, wastewater, potable water, hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes.
• Oversee the program to ensure all departments are in compliance and all necessary paperwork is complete and up to date on a Local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Advise staff on proper handling and documentation, training, and make necessary recommendations when failures are observed.
• Become proficient with local, state, and federal regulations regarding environmental compliance.
• Understand applicable external regulations and internal policies/SOP’s and evaluate compliance status.
  • This includes contributing to the development of inspection checklists, performing inspections, and preparing and presenting results.
  • Deliver training to specified audiences.
  • Develop training presentations and programs.
• Must abide by all hospital facility regulations and code of conduct.

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays
• Employee shall be provided with a computer and phone
• Insurance benefits after 30 days