Env., Health, and Safety Engineer jobs in Galveston, TX

Job Duties: 

This position will be responsible for the general operations of the Environment of Care Compliance effort at UTMB with a team of 2 direct reports to include organization and management of inspection tours, management of findings coordination of schedules, training, and program development. Will also be responsible for coordinating and executing The Joint Commission audits and managing all supporting documentation. Other responsibilities will include policy development, performance trending and reporting.  

• Ensure UTMB campuses and clinics meet all environmental health and safety regulatory requirements as measured through audits and compliance inspections by both internal and external agencies.  
• Provides technical, team lead support to junior staff, including coaching and oversight on matters related to hazardous materials, wastes, and associated risk.  
• Supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates assigned direct reports. 
• Initiates audits to develop and ensure administrative and engineering controls are appropriate for the level of risk and design of the facility.  
• Monitors effectiveness of multidisciplinary problem resolution activities.  
• Initiates benchmarking activities. 
• Coordinates agency audits. 
• Recognizes politics associated with various aspects of the multidisciplinary projects. 
• Anticipates, develops and implements methods needed to remain state of the art in the field.  
• Develops others through assignments, formal training or other experiences - Assists staff with how answers are derived.  
• Keeps current in field and immediately utilizes and applies new information fully.  
• Identifies problems or non-compliance issues.  Knows, understands, and identifies all areas of expertise needed to resolve problems and then coordinates a team of those with needed expertise.  
• Monitors and takes actions on projects to ensure completion.  
• Provides expert knowledge of diverse chemical, physical and biological hazards.  
• Recommends and/or develops action plans for problem resolution.  
• Constantly seeks opportunities for process improvement.  
• Reviews proposed state and federal regulations and develops appropriate comments to be conveyed to UTMB, UT System and external regulatory agencies.  
• Fosters an environment of trust with internal and external customers by fulfilling commitments and maintaining programs in accordance with applicable standards.  
• Fosters a learning environment.  
• Chairs subcommittees and lead task forces.  
• Acts as a Health and Safety advisor to non-safety related committees.  
• Provides specific positive feedback to aid in development of others. Expresses positive expectations for future performance.  
• Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading edge.  
• Coordinates and provides interface for multidisciplinary functions within EHS and across all UTMB Health properties. 
• Participates in emergency on-call program.  
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. 
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Detailed experience with EHS site audits, inspections and routine surveys including the developing and drafting of audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring results through completion of audit activities. 
• Deliver policies and procedures to the Program Director that maintain compliance with EHS regulations. 
• Conduct improvement projects with the scope of the University business Analytical/interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to train employees on the regulatory standards applicable to the facility.   
• Ability to instruct employees on internal EHS policy and procedures.  
• Delivers safety training that has been identified for new and existing employees. 
• Demonstrates full knowledge and support of EHS policies and regulations.  

Decision Making Responsibilities: 

Responsible for closing or stopping any unsafe work conditions. Responsible for reporting all compliance discrepancies to the Program Director. Responsible for directing daily work activities of direct reports to achieve departmental and programmatic goals. 

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Working Environment/ Equipment:

• Exposure to hazardous and potentially unsafe conditions. 
• Works with hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials in dangerous conditions 
• Exposure to all weather conditions. 
• Exposure to standard office conditions. 
• Use of manual dexterity. 
• Climbing of stairs. 
• Overtime work. 
• Work in a dynamic, multi-task environment. 
• Have direct customer contact. 
• Work under stress. 
• Work as a team member. 
• Work under pressure deadlines. 
• Work with sensitive and confidential information. 
• Works with hazardous materials in dangerous conditions

Salary Range: 

Actual salary commensurate with experience.