Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Rutland Regional Medical Center; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with safety regulations and create a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety and 3 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Competitive pay range is offered along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in environmental health & safety or industrial hygiene.
• Healthcare experience desired.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring for safety compliance.
• Train employees on occupational safety practices.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards

In-depth knowledge of EPA regulations

Field experience in physical plant functions

Ability to work independently

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our facilities are in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and our employees as working in a safe and healthy environment. Compliance is ensured through inspections, monitoring, recordkeeping and training with a primary focus on occupational safety of employees and environmental health and safety and a secondary focus on the Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS).

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years experience in environmental health & safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, construction safety, and/or hazardous waste management.
• Healthcare experience desired.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and other regulatory requirements.
• Field experience in physical plant functions and application of work area hazard assessments/job hazard analyses processes.
• Ability to work independently and contribute within a collaborative team.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and email.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $64,000- $97,500