Senior OH&S Program Lead

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,855 - 95,845; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an experienced Occupational Health & Safety Program Manager to lead the ECOS team and advance the university-wide health and safety compliance program across multiple campuses in Boston and beyond.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety, you will oversee safety programs, perform risk assessments, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with facilities, project teams, and regulators to foster a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification required or equivalent experience in physical/public health/environmental science or engineering.
• OSHA 30-hour Industrial Safety or Construction Safety credential required.
• Experience delivering safety training to adult learners and managing safety programs.
• Knowledge of 29 CFR 1910/1926 and building/construction safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for occupational health and safety compliance across campus.
• Oversee safety programs: confined spaces, lockout/tagout, fall protection, electrical safety, hot work.
• Develop and deliver safety training; utilize LMS and data platforms.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and improve safety programs.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Training delivery

Hazard assessment

Trades knowledge

Communication

MS Office

LMS

Respiratory protection

OSHA 30-hour

Education

Bachelor of Science in a physical science or related field

Tools

Campus Optics

HSI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking an experienced Occupational Health & Safety Program Manager to lead the ECOS team and advance the university-wide health and safety compliance program across multiple campuses in Boston and beyond.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety, you will oversee safety programs, perform risk assessments, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with facilities, project teams, and regulators to foster a