SENIOR SPECIALIST, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Senior Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety to oversee comprehensive workplace safety programs across the BU Medical Campus and related facilities. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, training, and fostering a culture of safety among campus employees and visitors.

Primarily located on the BU Medical Campus with flexibility to support assignments across campuses as needed, this position reports to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety and

Responsibilities

• Execute safety program initiatives by inspections, maintaining records, and implementing injury and illness prevention programs to protect campus employees and visitors.
• Develop and deliver training programs on health and safety topics campus-wide to support safety goals.
• Support BMC environment-of-care rounds and contribute to the BMC Safety Committee.
• Oversee and implement OSHA/compliance programs including LOTO, confined space entry, hazard communication, machine shop safety, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and powered industrial truck operation.
• Provide essential support to construction and fire safety programs at both BUMC and BMC, ensuring safety standards across campus activities and projects.

Job description

SENIOR SPECIALIST, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The Senior Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety position is part of the Environmental Health & Safety Division of Occupational Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS). This position reports to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety at Boston University (BU). Primarily located on the BU Medical Campus (BUMED) with flexibility to support assignments across Boston Medical Center (BMC) and the BU Charles River Campus (CRC) as needed.

Position Overview

The Senior Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining comprehensive workplace safety programs across BUMC and BMC. This role ensures compliance with occupational safety regulations, conducts training, and promotes a culture of safety throughout the campus communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute safety program initiatives by conducting inspections, maintaining related records, and implementing injury and illness prevention programs designed to protect campus employees and visitors.


• Develop and deliver training programs on a variety of health and safety topics while providing campus-wide occupational safety education to support organizational safety goals.


• Support BMC environment-of-care rounds and contribute to the BMC Safety Committee.


• Oversee and implement multiple OSHA and compliance programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hazard communication, machine shop safety, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and powered industrial truck operation.


• Provide essential support to construction and fire safety programs at both BUMC and BMC, ensuring that safety standards are maintained across all campus activities and projects.