Senior EH&S Director - Compliance & Safety

Wentworth-Institute-of-Technolog; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to develop and implement EH&S programs, ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, DEP, and local authorities. The role reports to the Associate VP of Public Safety and leads fire safety, laboratory safety, chemical waste, and incident investigations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in EH&S in higher education, CSP and CHMM preferred, and HAZWOPER certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of EH&S experience in higher education.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and CHMM preferred.
• Experience in biological safety management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EH&S programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide employee training on environmental compliance and safety.
• Oversee chemical waste management, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Maintain OSHA compliance programs and manage reporting.
• Participate in hazardous materials response as needed.

Skills

EH&S experience

HAZWOPER

CSP

CHMM

Biological safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to develop and implement EH&S programs, ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, DEP, and local authorities. The role reports to the Associate VP of Public Safety and leads fire safety, laboratory safety, chemical waste, and incident investigations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in EH&S in higher education, CSP and CHMM preferred, and HAZWOPER certification.