Director Of Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety will develop and implement all required EH&S programs in order 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's responsibilities will include oversight of all programs related to Environmental Health and Occupational Safety including but not limited to fire safety, laboratory safety, OSHA compliance, chemical waste control and disposal, accident and injury investigation and reduction, safety training, and industrial hygiene.

Duties include:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in EH&S

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.