Environmental Health And Safety Specialist (Entry Level)

Under direct supervision, responsible for coordinating comprehensive program for Institutional compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm

• Performs and assists with comprehensive laboratory and facilities safety evaluations and fire safety inspections.
• Monitors, packages, transports, separates and processes hazardous materials for appropriate disposal.
• Maintains program compliance reporting systems identifying and developing both corrective action and appropriate training for areas found to be deficient.
• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures and other written guidelines.
• Assists with data analysis to identify workplace health and safety risk trends, recommends and monitors actions to mitigate risk and develop prevention strategies/programs.
• Documents corrective actions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge in environmental health and safety or a related field.
• Ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities and follow through on projects.
• Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with SharePoint.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Applied Science, Health or Environmental Science is required.
• Will accept experience in lieu of education.

LICENSE:

• Valid Texas driver's license is required - must have a clear driving record.