Health and Safety Manager monitors the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards, and training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. Being a Health and Safety Manager manages the participation in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Health and Safety Manager acts as advisor to health and safety administration team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a Manager or Head of a Unit/Department. The Health and Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Health and Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field and 7 years of related experience.
24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire date is required.
Job Summary:
Provides advanced professional knowledge and expertise to develop and support staff members within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field with 7 years of related experience.
Preferred Certifications or Licenses:
One or more of the following:
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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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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Salary Range:
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. Eligible for unescorted access to category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material based upon Trustworthiness and Reliability determination (25 TAC §289.252/10 CFR Part 37).
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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