Safety Specialist EH&S

University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); In loco; USD 46.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Hazardous materials handling

Emergency response

PPE program oversight

Hazard communications

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Building Name: UVMMC - 195 Colchester Ave

Location Address: 195 Colchester Ave, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day-8Hr

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $33.35 Mid $41.69 Max $50.03

Job Summary: The Safety Specialist is a member of the Environmental Health & Safety team and assists in all areas of environmental and occupational health and safety. Primary responsibilities include, daily handling of hazardous materials and waste, emergency response to chemical spills, oversight of the EH&S PPE program and Hazard Communications compliance.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; relevant professional experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Experience:

Previous EH&S and hazardous waste work experience is required. Work in the healthcare industry is desirable.