EH&S Safety Specialist: Hazardous Materials & Compliance

University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks a Safety Specialist as part of the Environmental Health & Safety team in Burlington. You will support environmental and occupational health and safety with daily management of hazardous materials and waste, alongside emergency response duties as needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and EH&S experience; healthcare setting experience is desirable and may be substituted for some degree requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related field accepted.
• Previous EH&S and hazardous waste work experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Daily handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Emergency response to chemical spills.
• Oversight of the PPE program and Hazard Communications compliance.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Emergency response

PPE program oversight

Hazard communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks a Safety Specialist as part of the Environmental Health & Safety team in Burlington. You will support environmental and occupational health and safety with daily management of hazardous materials and waste, alongside emergency response duties as needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and EH&S experience; healthcare setting experience is desirable and may be substituted for some degree requirements.