Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Researches, develops, evaluates, implements, maintains, and enforces safety policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable State, Federal, and local rules and regulations.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of all policies, procedures, and forms related to safety and risk management
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts employee training on a wide range of safety, security, and emergency response issues, including finding applicable training materials prepared by others
• Conducts special and periodic inspections of facilities, structures, and operations to identify safety and environmental hazards; prepares and follows up on inspection reports of hazards and required abatements.
• Conducts accident investigations. Implements programs, training and equipment changes needed to correct identified causes of accidents, responds to the scene of vehicular accidents, prepares required reports on employee accidents
• Receives and responds to employees’ inquiries regarding workplace safety
• Purchases, distributes, and maintains inventory control on company safety equipment
• Selects, maintains, provides, and documents required training on all Personal Protective Equipment
• Responsible for the Hazardous Communication program including Material Safety Data Sheets. Provides training on chemical hazards and proper protective measures for all employees.
• Responsible for their own safety and the safety of coworkers by recognizing hazards and potentially hazardous situations, and having an awareness of safe practices on the job site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Sciences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals and all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.

Work environment:

• Exposure to Lab odors
• Exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Sewage and Water Plants
• Sewage Pump Stations
• Confined Space Environments