Environmental Compliance Specialist

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Environmental Safety leader to direct the development, planning and implementation of safety programs across clinical and non-clinical operations. The role includes coordinating sustainability initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will audit performance, train staff, and develop metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness, with travel to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental field or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in a safety domain.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT regulations and compliance.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and implementation of environmental safety programs.
• Coordinate sustainability efforts including pollution control and waste management.
• Audit, analyze and report environmental safety performance to leadership and regulators.
• Identify risks and reduce potential costs across the organization.
• Provide training on environmental safety to staff at all levels.
• Develop metrics to measure program effectiveness.
• Consult with facilities on Environmental Safety matters.

Skills

Environmental safety

Regulatory compliance

Auditing & reporting

Training staff

Risk assessment

Sustainability

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership across the continuum to direct the development, planning and implementation of Atrium Health's environmental safety programs, policies and procedures related to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership across the continuum to direct the development, planning and implementation of Atrium Health's environmental safety programs, policies and procedures related to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with development and implementation of environmental safety strategies and action plans that ensure organization sustainability.
• Coordinate aspects of sustainability: pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy as it pertains to environmental compliance.
• Perform auditing, analyzing and reporting environmental safety performances for Advocate Health facilities to Senior Leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Perform impact assessments to identify and reduce the organization's risks and financial costs.
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organization, of the impact of emerging environmental safety issues, whether legislative or best practice.
• Assist with training of Atrium Health staff at all levels in environmental safety issues and responsibilities.
• Responsible for environmental safety reporting.
• Assist with identifying and developing environmental safety metrics that will indicate the effectiveness of the program.
• Direct/Consult with Advocate Facilities in regard to Environmental Safety.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

None Required.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree required, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree.

Experience Required

Minimum three (3) years experience in related safety field. Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) code requirements and/or compliance, and the progressive application of those standards as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications required.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment. Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds of material and various types of equipment. Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. May be subject to hazards (e.g., chemicals, mechanical conditions, etc.) and atmospheric conditions (e.g., dust, fumes, etc.).

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.