Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive oversees organizational compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety regulations. Represents the organization in external affairs related to the environment or environmental legislation. Being a Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This is a full-time, exempt/salaried position on UCHealth’s Environmental Health & Safety team based at Memorial Administration Center (the MAC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is a 100% on-site position. Travel among local UCHealth facilities will be required.Monitors and reports on Environmental Health and Safety concerns. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and the Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards. Reports on program performance. Assists with the evaluation of program goals and objectives and development of annual reports.
Monitors performance of Safety, Life Safety, and Hazardous Materials Management Programs. Performs periodic safety inspections, incident investigations, and fire/internal response drills. Coordinates industrial hygiene surveys and environmental monitoring. • Maintains environmental permits, occupational exposures records and supports OSHA record keeping. Responds to regulatory inspections and audits. Reviews environmental audit reports. • Assists with internal emergency response education. Contributes to the development and reporting on safety committee agenda items. • Assists in day-to-day functions such as purchasing, contract review, record retention, and database management.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health/Safety, required.
Required: 3 years in Environmental Health and Safety.
Preferred: Professional certification, OSHA 40 hours Hazardous Waste Operations, NFPA or related fields • Experience in a health care setting with an emphasis on the Joint Commission Environment of Care accreditation standards.
Nearest Major Market: Pueblo
Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado Springs