Job Title

Baystate Health currently seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Professional for
Part-time, 32 hour/ week position.

Responsibilities: 

Under the direction of the Safety Director, provides environmental management and safety services for Safety program at Baystate Medical Center and Springfield based BHS entities.  Adheres to corporate and department compliance policies, and any all applicable laws and regulations.

Nature and Scope:

The Environmental, Health and Safety Professional is a member of the Safety Department and reports to the Safety Director.  The incumbent is expected to provide on-call services to the corporation on a monthly rotating basis with other professionals in the department.

The incumbent plans and implements methods to address potential environmental and safety issues consistent with the needs and goals of Baystate Medical Center.

Specific areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, construction safety, laboratory safety and chemical hygiene, emergency response activities, industrial hygiene, and safety education, and environmental management.

The Environmental, Health and Safety Professional is responsible for the supervision of contract personnel.

Principle Accountabilities:

Will coordinate environmental issues at BMC, including but not limited to the waste management program, including shipments, storage inspections and recordkeeping; annual hazardous waste generator reports; Tier II forms; and, air/wastewater/recycling permits and compliance documentation;

• Participate in accident investigations, life safety/hazard surveillance, construction safety and design review, personal protective equipment assessments;
• Assist the Safety Director and Chairman of the BMC Emergency Management Committee by coordinating the emergency response activities at BMC;
• Perform lab safety activities at PVLSI, including pre-occupancy screening of new tenants; safety and environmental rounds, and weekly emergency shower testing (coordinate or perform);
• Serve as member of the Baystate Medical Center Safety Committee and other related committees as needed;
• Research new equipment, training materials and facility upgrades as requested;
• Function in a consulting role to other BHS entities as needed; and, supervise contract personnel

Incumbent is expected to adhere to corporate and department compliance policies, and any applicable laws and regulations.  This description covers the essential functions of the position.  Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

• Four year degree in environmental science or engineering, safety, chemistry or related programs is required.  Three to five years experience in environmental management and safety.
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Problem solving skills in a complex, multiple facility, diverse a organization; and,
• The ability to develop strategies to meet the compliance objectives through education, skills development and program implementation.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Successfully pass a physical exam for APR (air purifying respirator) respirator and SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) use.
• Certification or eligibility as a CHO/CBSP/CHMM/CSP/CIH

Interested candidates please apply online at www.baystatehealth.org/jobs to Job # 55019. AA/EOE