Safety Specialist EH&S

uvmhealth; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UVMMC in Burlington, VT seeks a Safety Specialist to join the Environmental Health & Safety team. You'll assist with environmental and occupational health and safety duties, including daily hazardous materials handling and waste management.

Your role includes emergency response to chemical spills, PPE program oversight, and ensuring Hazard Communications compliance. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with relevant experience acceptable in lieu of the degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• Previous EH&S and hazardous waste work experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle hazardous materials and waste on a daily basis.
• Respond to chemical spills emergencies.
• Oversee the EH&S PPE program.
• Ensure Hazard Communications compliance.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Emergency response

PPE program oversight

Hazard communications

Healthcare EH&S experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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

Recruiter: Jason Dubuque

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.