Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor
| Company | Fairfield University |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfield, CT, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health, or related field preferred
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science/related field preferred or equivalent related experience
- A Certified Safety Professional would be an acceptable background
- 5-7 years’ experience in the management and administration of health and safety programs
- Good physical condition and mobility
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle license
- Demonstrated knowledge of industrial hygiene
- Demonstrated computer ability
- Current State of CT Operational Awareness certification
- State of CT HAZMAT Technician’s license
- RCRA certified
- OSHA 10 certification required
- OSHA 30 certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide support to faculty, students, and staff to help facilitate, assess, and promote a safe and healthy working environment in laboratories and research support spaces
- Promote and support a strong safety culture in University laboratories
- Provide professional knowledge and expertise in the operation and development of laboratory safety programs and initiatives
- Assist in development, planning and execution of environmental, health and safety training for faculty, staff, and students
- Develop, implement and manage laboratory related safety programs to meet University and regulatory requirements
- Support the University in interactions and negotiations with regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and DEEP
- Assist in grant applications
- Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer for the University
- Perform tasks and activities in support of the Environmental, Health & Safety Program
- Collaborate with laboratory faculty, staff and students to evaluate laboratory processes
- Participate, coordinate and maintain records for laboratory and research related safety committees
- Develop and provide training to laboratory personnel on laboratory safety related topics
- Develop standard operating procedure (SOP) templates and guide laboratory staff and researchers
- Review protocols for laboratory operations and research involving regulated or specific hazardous components
- Perform laboratory assessments to assist laboratory faculty, staff and students in improving safety and compliance
- Participate in chemical, biological, radiological and environmental incident investigations and spill response actions
- Maintain and annually update the biomedical waste management plan, chemical hygiene plan, hazardous communication plan, bloodborne pathogen policy, and other policies
- Coordinate with the University science and departments for proper chemical storage and waste disposal
- Maintain relationship with third party licensed on-call hazwoper company
Preferred Qualifications
- A Certified Safety Professional is preferred
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science/related field preferred
- OSHA 30 certification preferred