Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist.

Supports areas including radiation safety, general safety, chemical safety, hazardous materials/waste, industrial hygiene, fire safety, and environmental affairs. Conducts and monitors inspections for safety, chemical, radiation, and environmental hazards, and investigates complaints of hazardous conditions.

Maintains documentation on hazards and follow-up reports, and provides technical assistance on safety, chemical, radiation, and environmental issues. Conducts audits, trend analysis, and site inspections of operations affecting facility design, faculty, teammate, student, and visitor safety.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience in radiation and/or hazardous waste management or environmental management, or equivalent education and experience.
• Certified Hazardous Material Manager preferred.
• Other environmental, radiation, fire, safety, health, or industrial hygiene credential or training certifications will be considered.

• Adheres to organizational standards, follows policies and procedures, and contributes to overall quality of service.
• Assists in periodic inspections of facilities for compliance with biosafety, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, laboratory, radiation, and general safety standards.
• Collects chemical, biological, or radioactive waste, maintains hazardous waste accumulation areas, and assists with the coordination of the radioactive materials waste management program.
• Assists in evaluating, collecting, preparing, and inventorying hazardous chemicals and/or radioactive materials for transport and disposal.
• Works with Principal Investigators and laboratory staff to set up, maintain, move, or close a lab, including introduction, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.
• Assists in performing tests, repairs, maintenance, and monthly calibrations of environmental, radiation, and industrial hygiene detection and monitoring equipment.
• Completes required reports for external agencies, maintains supporting documents, and assists with the Environmental Management System (EMS) and electronic chemical inventory system.
• Responds to disaster or emergency situations, analyzes and determines proper procedures for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

• Training in chemistry and regulations related to safe handling of chemical agents, radioactive materials, hazardous materials response, OSHA General Industry Standards, or hazardous waste management.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of safety, health, and environmental regulatory standards.
• Expertise in word processing, spreadsheet software, and presentation development.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience using monitoring equipment related to spill response.
• Ability to work with others in a team-oriented environment across multiple departments.

• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits:
  Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Education Reimbursement:
  We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.