Senior EHS Program Lead - Compliance & Training

Socket.dev; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to lead and deliver Environmental, Health, and Safety programs in compliance with regulations. You will mentor staff, develop training, and oversee safety inspections and committee activities across departments.

The role requires advanced knowledge of EHS regulations, experience with inspections, and the ability to interact with faculty and contractors to drive safe practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of environmental health & safety regulations.
• Ability to inspect, test, monitor, or measure safe environmental levels.
• Ability to evaluate observed conditions and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans, develops, trains, and implements diversified EHS programs.
• Provides customer service and consultation on safety compliance.
• Develops systems that prevent problems from arising.
• Directly interacts with faculty and other groups to achieve desired outcomes.
• Supports and directly participates in committee activities.
• Troubleshoots technical issues involving knowledge of research projects and works directly to intervene and obtain safe work practices.
• Responsible for knowledge of applicable environmental, health, and safety rules and regulations on a local, state, and federal level.
• Facilitates team development and team dynamics, including empowerment.
• Assists with regulatory inspections.
• Performs inspections, testing of safety equipment, and maintains records to meet compliance goals.
• Provides input on facility operations, construction and renovation projects, and will directly interact with contractors to influence outcomes based on technical expertise.
• Responds to hazardous materials releases and other emergent conditions within scope of training and experience.
• Participates in emergency on-call program.
• Supports and coaches integration of team process concepts.
• Achieves results with minimal to no coaching.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

EHS Regulations

Environmental Monitoring

Regulatory Interpretation

Hazardous Materials Certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science

Master’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to lead and deliver Environmental, Health, and Safety programs in compliance with regulations. You will mentor staff, develop training, and oversee safety inspections and committee activities across departments.

The role requires advanced knowledge of EHS regulations, experience with inspections, and the ability to interact with faculty and contractors to drive safe practices.