Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the role

Responsible for managing the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Program for adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish, administer and update specific EH&S programs for compliance with state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other regulations as necessary. Manage OSHA and EPA records and maintain reporting and documentation standards.
• Provide initial and periodic safety and environmental training to all employees as required and advise management on safety and environmental issues. Review new regulatory standards and make compliance recommendations.
• Inspect the facility for compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations as applicable. Recommend solutions to management that address deficiencies in EH&S compliance. Submit work orders for facility corrective action on EH&S concerns.
• Assist in the development of EH&S programs and metrics.
• Manage the hazardous waste (RCRA) and medical waste disposal function including waste profiling, permitting, manifesting, and record keeping and reporting.
• Assist management team in emergency response and function as EH&S Emergency Coordinator for 24-hour incident response.
• Serve as Chairperson of the Safety Committee. Assist in the investigation of injuries resulting in lost time claims and/or safety violations and property damage. Make recommendations for corrective action. Provide regulatory guidance on EH&S issues to all staff.
• Average 24-hour availability to clients and federal and state investigators to explain procedures and produce written documentation as proof of compliance.
• Request and maintain necessary facility permits, licenses and compliance reports to federal, local and state regulatory authorities.
• Obtain necessary licenses to function as wastewater and underground storage tank operator.
• Cover communications to regulatory agencies and client inspections on EH&S related matters.
• May assist in development of departmental budget.
• As required, oversee maintenance of group training manual and training records.
• Support the policy of equal employment opportunity through affirmative action in personnel actions.
• Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, practices and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols].

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: Five or more years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
• Certification/Licensure: None.

Pay

The pay for this position is between $86,000.00 and $97,000.00 Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits

Charles River is committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. These may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.