Director of Environmental Health & Safety
About the role
The Director of Environmental Health & Safety will develop and implement all required EH&S programs to ensure compliance with EH&S regulations including, but not limited to, US EPA, US OSHA, Boston Fire Department, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Public Safety, the Director oversees all programs related to Environmental Health and Occupational Safety including fire safety, laboratory safety, OSHA compliance, chemical waste control and disposal, accident and injury investigation and reduction, safety training, and industrial hygiene.
Responsibilities
- Assessment of environmental workplace conditions related to chemical exposure
- Employee training for environmental compliance, worker safety, and laboratory safety
- Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer and Biosafety Committees
- Perform annual review and updates of various health and safety policies
- Manage OSHA Programs and compliance training
- Assist Physical Plant in obtaining permits and regulatory reporting
- Coordinate Industrial Hygiene equipment program
- Conduct/coordinate safety inspections
- Supervise hazardous chemical, universal, and biological waste collection and disposal
- Respond to hazardous materials emergencies
- Present information on risk and compliance to Senior Staff as needed
- Obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification to participate as part of an internal hazardous materials response team (requires ability to wear a respirator and other PPE and move hazardous waste containers up to 55‑gallon drums using appropriate tools)
- Safely handle hazardous materials/waste independently across campus
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of experience in EH&S
Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Experience in biological safety management
- 5+ years of experience in a Higher Education EH&S organization
Benefits
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees. Please visit the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees: https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth.
Pay
The expected salary for this position is between $120,000 and $150,000. The job grade is Grade 11. At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H‑1B visas.