Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety professional to lead the department’s operational portfolio.

The role reports to the EH&S Director and collaborates with administrators, managers, engineers and staff to align safety programs with hospital operations. Responsibilities include managing fire life safety, chemical waste, incident management, and construction safety.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Environmental Health & Safety (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in EH&S or related with 5–8 years safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of EH&S programs including fire & life safety, chemical handling, and waste disposal.
• Develops policies and procedures for general and specific EH&S applications.
• Coordinates scheduling and timekeeping of EH&S staff in partnership with admin staff.
• Acts as interface with local fire departments and accompanies officials during inspections.
• Leads safety investigations and prepares annual reports for the Safety Committee.

Skills

EH&S management

Regulatory compliance

Fire safety

Chemical safety

Incident management

Staff supervision

Education

MS in EH&S or related

BS in EH&S or related

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryGeneral DescriptionExperienced environmental health and safety (EH&S) professional who works in close association with, and reports to, the Director of Environmental Health and Safety. Provides technical and management assistance in leading the implementation of the department’s operational portfolio and keeping it continually aligned with the hospital’s operational needs and priorities. Must possess and maintain a strong technical knowledge base and remain current regarding pertinent regulatory requirements. Must develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators, managers, engineers, consultants, technicians and other internal and external staff (including staff under this position’s management) to achieve organization-level and unit-specific EH&S goals and objectives. Makes independent decisions relative to implementing operational and practice options. Represents hospital interests with regulatory agencies. Is a key lead in the EH&S quality assurance and performance improvement efforts.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages the daily operations of the physical environment of care program, fire & life safety program, hazardous chemical materials and waste collection and disposal program, employee injury & illness prevention program, incident management program, respiratory protection program, construction safety & infrastructure program, ambulatory safety and compliance program, research safety & environmental program, and any other programs covering all BWH facilities as instructed and at the discretion of the EH&S Department Director.Develops policies and procedures for general and specific applicationsCoordinates weekly work, pager, time off scheduling and timekeeping of all EH&S department staff in partnership with department administrative staff person and oversight approval from department director.Promotes program visibility and effectiveness through activities that include department-specific and unit-specific training, safety auditing and program planningActs as primary interface with local fire departments for all BWH locations and accompanies fire officials during facility inspections; manages the satisfactory resolution of all findings and deficienciesEnsures investigations are completed for all safety, health and compliance events within the scope of department responsibilities and conducts appropriate follow upServes as a lead in achieving and maintaining compliance with Joint Commission Physical Environment of Care standards; is a lead interface with the JointCommission during hospital accreditation surveys and preparation/planningPrepares/presents annual reports to BWH Safety Committee in partnership with DirectorMaintains professional competency in fire protection management and relevant EH&S codes and standardsMaintains experience-based data tracking and provides current and high-quality informational input into safety, compliance assurance and quality improvement activitiesFiles regulatory reports and maintains permits as instructed by department DirectorEnsures EH&S is a primary consideration at the design stage of all facilities projectsQualificationsCertification Requirements-Professional certifications (e,g. CSP, CIH, CHMM, HEM) preferred-OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred-RCRA/DOT Certification preferredEducation Requirements• Master of Science degree in an Environmental Health & Safety or related (preferred)• Bachelor of Science degree in EH&S or related field required (or equivalent) with 5-8 years of safety experience (preferably in a hospital, laboratory, or similar setting)Experience Requirements• Required work experience of at least 5 to 8 years must support a successful track record in achieving results through managing technical staff in EH&S program areas that include fire management, chemical safety, emergency operations, facilities and construction safety and environmental compliance that includes large and complex chemical waste operations.• Experience with High Reliability Science preferredSupervisory RequirementsDirectly supervises 4-6 BWH Environmental Health and Safety staff and 1-2 FTEs dedicated to chemical waste operations through a vendor account. Manages ongoing departmental functions during times of senior management’s absence.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location1620 Tremont StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/AnnualGrade7At 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.